Types of Exercises

There are three basic types of exercises: cardiovascular, strength training, and stretching.

• Cardio is any exercise that gets your blood pumping, raises your breathing rate, and makes you sweat. We will use cardio exercises to burn calories fast. Examples include walking, jogging, jumping rope, swimming, and cycling. However, cardio alone isn't good enough.
   
• Strength Training is used to build muscle. Now, building muscle is essential for healthy weight loss. Don't worry, you're not going to turn into Arnold and have huge, bulging muscles (unless that's what you want). Even ladies can benefit tremendously from a moderate amount of strength training.
   
• Stretching is used to improve flexibility and overall muscle health. We will incorporate stretching into our exercise routines to keep our muscles limber and prevent soreness.

A good exercise regimen will incorporate all three of these factors!

Cardio exercise is important because it is the number-one calorie burner in our weight-loss routine. Cardio is also extremely important for developing a strong heart and lungs.

Strength training is important because you need to strengthen more than just your heart and lungs. By strengthening the rest of your body, you will be better at any physical activity. You will feel stronger. You won't be as susceptible to injury - I used to throw my back out at least twice a year before I started back exercises. Plus, most importantly (for weight loss) you will be burning more calories at rest because muscle tissue needs more fuel than fat tissue.

Stretching is important because you need flexible muscles in order to do the other two types of exercises. Without flexibility, you're likely to injure a muscle while running or lifting weights.

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