Outline of exercise

Overview of and topical guide to exercise From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Outline of exercise

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to exercise:

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U.S. Navy sailors exercising in the presence of their physical training instructor, 2010.

Exercise any bodily activity that enhances or log physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the "diseases of affluence" such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.[1][2]

Types of exercise

Summarize
Perspective

Aerobic exercise

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Athletes taking part in a race in a snowy park in the US

Aerobic exercise

Anaerobic exercise

Anaerobic exercise

Strength training

Strength training (by muscle to be strengthened; (c) = compound exercise, (i) = isolated exercise)

Calisthenics

A form of exercise consisting of a variety of movements that exercise large muscle groups.

Calisthenics

Additional calisthenics exercises that can support the muscle groups

  • Bend and reach (back and legs stretch)
  • High jump (full body stretch)
  • Rower (back, upper legs and abdomen)
  • Squat bend (full body stretch)

Stretching exercises

Stretching

Specialized training methods

Other

Exercise and health

Health benefits of exercise

Dangers of exercise

Terminology

  • Buff Having high amount of muscle mass
  • Recovery Resting time after workout to avoid muscle fatigue
  • Reps Short for repetitions, usually referred to strength training exercises
  • Ripped Having very low body fat percentage accompanied with high amount of muscle mass
  • Sets Repetitions done for certain amount followed by a period of rest
  • Warm up Initial exercises done to prepare for the main routine
  • Workout Routine of multiple exercises
  • Gains - Muscle mass gained after a period of working out
Nutritional
Biological

History of exercise

Exercise equipment

Traditional

Other

Physiology of exercise

Exercise physiology

Health monitor

Remote physiological monitoring

Miscellaneous concepts

Significant people of physical fitness

Lists

See also

References

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