Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.
Exercising in the water is a great way to get a good workout in without excessive impact on your limbs and joints, not to mention that itβs a lot of fun. Using the water to work your abdominal muscles can give you a greater variety of exercises than doing so on land.
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Medicine balls have been used for decades as an effective exercise tool. Weighted, medicine balls can be tossed and handled more easily than free weights, for an efficient weight-training workout.
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Part of getting ready for the rigors of sports or other physical activity is working on footwork, which affects agility, or the ability to move quickly and effectively in different directions. Agility and footwork is key to every major sport, including football, baseball, basketball and soccer.
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Being a senior citizen doesn't mean you have to go to the gym and jump on the treadmill to get some exercise. Simple exercises in a chair can help give you increased flexibility, tone your muscles and elevate your heart rate. Make sure to find a sturdy chair to perform exercises in to ensure your safety.
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If you've ever stepped off the treadmill or elliptical trainer and experienced light-headedness, dizziness or nausea, you know how it can have a damper on your desire to exercise in the future. A number of different factors can play a role in your post-workout discomfort.
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