Outline of exercise

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

Types of exercise

Aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercise -

Anaerobic exercise

Anaerobic exercise –

Strength training

Strength training = compound 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
High jump
Rower
Squat bend

Stretching exercises

Specialized training methods

Other

Exercise and health

Exercise trends

Health benefits of exercise

Aerobic conditioning
Neurobiological effects of [physical exercise] - improves:
* Executive function
* Memory
* Stress management
Physical fitness, including improving and maintaining these aspects of it:
* Accuracy
* Agility
* Balance
* Coordination
* Endurance
* Flexibility
* Power
* Speed
* Stamina
* Strength
Prevention - exercise helps prevent:
* Cancer
* Drug addiction
* Hypertension
* Major depressive disorder
* Neurodegenerative disorders
* Obesity
* Osteoporosis
* Type 2 Diabetes

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

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