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Some people only walk or run for exercise. Others only lift weights. But did you know there are 4 types of exercise and that you get different benefits from each one?
Endurance go4life.nia.nih.gov/exercis...
Endurance, or aerobic, activities increase your breathing and heart rate. They keep your heart, lungs, and circulatory system healthy and improve your overall fitness. Building your endurance makes it easier to carry out many of your everyday activities. Endurance exercises include:
> Brisk walking or jogging
> Yard work (mowing, raking, digging)
> Dancing
Strength go4life.nia.nih.gov/exercis...
Strength exercises make your muscles stronger. They may help you stay independent and carry out everyday activities, such as climbing stairs and carrying groceries. These exercises also are called "strength training" or "resistance training." Strength exercises include:
> Lifting weights
> Using a resistance band
> Using your own body weight
Balance go4life.nia.nih.gov/exercis...
Balance exercises can help prevent falls, a common problem in older adults. Many lower-body strength exercises will also improve your balance. Balance exercises include:
> Standing on one foot
> Heel-to-toe walk
> Tai Chi
Flexibility go4life.nia.nih.gov/exercis...
Flexibility exercises stretch your muscles and can help your body stay limber. Being flexible gives you more freedom of movement for other exercises as well as for your everyday activities, including driving and getting dressed. Flexibility exercises include:
> Shoulder and upper arm stretch
> Calf stretch
> Yoga
Visit the Go4Life website for exercises to try and sample workout videos that include all of these exercises. Follow #Go4LifeMonth in September to get new exercise ideas, motivational tips, and ways to track your progress over time.
