Types of Body Conditioning Exercises: and Their Benefits
Types of Body Conditioning Exercises: and Their Benefits
Types of Body Conditioning Exercises: and Their Benefits
Exercises
and their Benefits
What Are body conditioning exercises?
Jumping
squats Butt kicks
jacks
4. Strength Training for Muscular Endurance. This type engages your ‘slow-
twitch muscles fibers’, allowing you to keep performing a movement, such as
rowing, for a prolonged period.
Benefits of strength training
1. Increased lean muscle mass (or prevention of its loss).
2. Increased bone density and reduced risk of osteoporosis.
3. Increased metabolism to help with weight loss or weight maintenance.
4. Increased muscle strength to make everyday activities easier.
5. Lowered risk of injury (by allowing the muscles to better support the joints).
6. Increased physical attractiveness.
planks cycling
aerobic
Exercises
Cardiovascular conditioning is
achieved through aerobic exercise. The
term "aerobic" literally means "with
oxygen," which means that breathing
regulates the amount of oxygen that
reaches the muscles to aid in their
ability to burn fuel and move.
aerobic
Exercises
Before beginning an exercise regimen, it is suggested that you consult with
your doctor. Inquire about any limits you may have. People with diabetes,
hypertension, heart disease, arthritis, lung issues, or other health problems
may require special exercise safety precautions.
Benefits of aerobic exercises
1. Improve cardiovascular health. These exercises strengthen your heart and allow
blood to flow more efficiently throughout your body.
2. Reduce asthma symptoms. Aerobic exercise can assist asthmatics by reducing the
frequency and intensity of their asthma attacks.
3. Reduce chronic pain. Cardiovascular exercise, particularly low-impact activities,
may help regain muscle function and endurance for people with chronic back pain.
4. Aid sleep. A study of people with chronic sleep problems found that combining a
regular exercise regimen with good sleep can be effective treatment for insomnia.
Step Skipping
burpees
aerobics rope
Jogging/
swimming
running
FLEXIBILITY
Exercises
Flexibility exercises help your body
stay flexible by stretching your
muscles. These exercises may not
increase your endurance or strength,
but flexibility allows you to move more
freely during other workouts and in
everyday activities.
Static flexibility
Refers to a person’s full range of motion that can be
achieved without movement. This means how far they
can reach or bend in a stretch, and then hold it there
without any excess movement.
Dynamic flexibility
Refers to the body’s ability of the muscles and joints
to move through a full range of motion during
activities.
Benefits of flexibility exercises
1. Mobility.
2. Muscles Flexibility and Recovery.
3. Decreases Injury.
EXAMPLES OF flexibility EXERCISES
Straddle Shoulder
splits
position stand
TRICEPS QUADRICEPS
STRETCH STRETCH
circuit
Exercises
Circuit training is a type of training that
involves rotating between several
exercises that target different muscle
groups with minimal rest in between.
It’s ideal for those looking for a quick,
effective, full-body workout.
Circuit
training
Circuit training is one of the best methods of exercising as it provides
excellent all-round fitness, tone, strength, and a reduction of weight and
inches. In short, maximum results in minimum time. It is an excellent way
to simultaneously improve mobility, strength and stamina.
Types of circuit training
1. Timed Circuit. This type of circuit involves working to a set time period for both
rest and exercise intervals.
2. Competition Circuit. This is like a timed circuit, but a person pushed themselves to
see how many repetitions they can do in the set time period.
3. Repetition Circuit. This type of circuit is great if a person is working with large
groups of people who have different levels of fitness and ability.
4. Sport Specific or Running Circuit. This type of circuit is best done outside
or in a large, open area.
Benefits of circuit training
1. Improves muscular endurance.
2. Increases strength and muscle growth.
3. Improves heart health.
4. Offers a full-body workout.
5. Is time efficient.
6. Improves exercise adherence.
7. May promote weight loss.
8. May improve mood.
9. Perfect for all levels.
EXAMPLES OF circuit training
TRICEP Push
dips ups
cooldown
Exercises
Are easy activities that will allow
the body to gradually transition
from an exertional state to a
resting or near resting state. Their
main aim is to promote recovery
and return the body to a pre-
exercise, or pre-workout level.
Benefits of cooldown
1. Helping your heart rate and breathing return to normal.
2. Preventing fainting or dizziness.
3. Removing waste product such as lactic acid which can build up during an
activity.
4. Reduce muscle stiffness, soreness and cramping.
EXAMPLES OF cooldown EXERCISES