Types of exercises

 

Today the work activity of millions of people has become monotonous and reduced in motion.

The growing demands of the labor market in terms of hours, dedication and retention of employment, threaten the quality of life in general promoting, sedentary lifestyle and increasing tensions on the body.

Overweight and sedentary lifestyle are the main determining factors for diseases such as hyperglycemia and heart failure, among others.

Take advantage of this new year and start a healthy stage in your life. No matter that you work all day, there is always time to exercise and stay healthy. Next we will tell you the characteristics of the four types of exercises that exist and that you can do according to your needs.

Resistance exercises

Its function is to increase respiration and the heart rate of the heartbeat, constantly improving the condition of the heart, as well as the lungs and the circulatory system. These exercises provide you with more resistance and improve your daily performance by allowing you to charge yourself with energy.

Strengthening exercises

They increase muscles (muscle mass) by structuring them or making them stronger and stronger. They improve metabolism and help maintain weight and control blood sugar levels.

Balance exercises

They help prevent falls, which mainly in older adults cause hip and bone fractures. They also allow you to strengthen your leg muscles and keep you much more focused and balanced in your daily activities.

Flexibility exercises

They are exercises for stretching the muscles, joints and tissues that support the body's structures; they help you to be more relaxed during the day and your body feels much more agile during the day.

TIP: It is very important to increase the dose of B vitamins and antioxidants during any type of exercise.