Health Tips – Exercise

Most people know some of the benefits of exercise, but to be clear, let us review them.  There are different types of exercises:

Isometric Exercise – consists of muscular contraction without producing any movement while utilizing small amounts of oxygen.

Isotonic Exercise – consists of muscular contraction at a fixed resistance, such as free weights, universal and nautilus equipment.

Isokinetic Exercise – consists of exercise at a fixed speed at variable resistance.

Anaerobic Exercise – exercise without the use of oxygen, such as sprinting, requiring maximum effort in a short period of time.

Aerobic Exercise – exercise with the use of oxygen, such as long distance running, using low intensity for long periods of time.

A program that consists of a properly balanced mix of the above types of exercise will elad to maximum health benefits.

What types of benefits can you expect?  A combination of strength training (isometric, isotonic and isokinetic), endurance training (aerobic), and power training (anaerobic) will lead to an increase in muscle tone, an increase in cardiovascular capacity (the heart will pump more blood with less effort), and an increase in metabolic rate.  The bodies ability to eliminate waste products increases as well.  The body learns how to use oxygen better, burns fat more efficiently and the kidneys filter the poisons in our system more quickly.

Exercise can do all of this and more.  It will give you an outlet for your stress, a sense of accomplishment, and overall, you will look and feel good.  Realize the importance of exercise to your health and well being.

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Author Dr. Karen R. Jacobson is a chiropractor in Scottsdale. Her mission is to help people in achieving optimal health and wellness through natural chiropractic care and live a healthy productive life, free of drugs and surgery.

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2 Responses to “Health Tips – Exercise”

1. Dentist Brandenton says:

   November 24, 2009 at 7:58 pm

   Nice write-up. Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.
2. anchorage chiropractor says:

   August 24, 2010 at 5:54 am

   Positive thinking is helpful, to a certain degree. If nothing else, it can lessen anxiety in the present moment.