Exercise
Regular exercise also helps to prevent weight gain and plays a part in increasing personal well-being by reducing stress, anxiety and depression (Stear, 2003). The most cost-effective strategy to improve public health is therefore to promote exercise and to recommend regular physical activity.
Introduction
Therapeutic exercise involves movement prescribed to correct impairments, restore muscular and skeletal function and/or maintain a state of well-being. The scientific evidence demonstrating the beneficial effects of exercise is indisputable, and the benefits of exercise far outweigh the risks in most adults. For most adults, an exercise program including aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and exercise training is indispensable to improve and maintain physical fitness and health
Therapeutic exercise a core skills upon which the profession of physiotherapy is based. How does exercise differ from physical activity?.
- Physical activity refers to the contraction of skeletal muscle that produces bodily movement and requires energy.
- Exercise is a physical activity that is planned and is performed with the goal of attaining or maintaining physical fitness. Physical fitness is a set of traits that allows an individual to perform physical activity.
Types of Exercises
Aerobic & Cardio
Get your blood pumping and build up your endurance with some aerobic and cardio exercises.
HIIT & Crossfit
Get your blood pumping and build up your endurance with some aerobic and cardio exercises.
Sports Training
Training for a particular sport? Depending on the sport, you might focus more on strength, agility, or quickness.
Strength Training
Strength training makes you stronger, helps you control your body fat – and much more! Train safely with these tips.
Stretching & Balance
There are many benefits to stretching. Learn why you should make stretching and balance exercises a regular part of your day.
Yoga & Pilates
There are many benefits to yoga and Pilates, including increased flexibility, strength, and balance.
Make Your Move Toward Good Health
Regular exercise also helps to prevent weight gain and plays a part in increasing personal well-being by reducing stress, anxiety and depression (Stear, 2003). The most cost-effective strategy to improve public health is therefore to promote exercise and to recommend regular physical activity.
