List of basic exercise topics

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Exercise is activity performed in order to develop or maintain physical fitness and overall health. It is also necessary for improving athletic ability. Frequent and regular physical exercise helps prevent some diseases of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.^[1][2] Basic topics in exercise include:

Contents 1 Nature of exercise 2 Aspects of exercise 3 Types of exercise 4 History of exercise 5 Basic exercise concepts 6 Exercise leaders and scholars 7 Exercise lists 8 See also

[edit] Nature of exercise

Main article: Exercise

• Essential component of self-care
• Essential activity of General Fitness Training
• Essential for maintaining good health

[edit] Aspects of exercise

• Aerobic exercise
• Anaerobic exercise
• Toning exercises

[edit] Types of exercise

• Aerobics
• Body building
• Cycling
• Calisthenics
  • Abdominal exercises
• Hiking
• Running
• Sport
• Swimming
• Walking
• Weight training

[edit] History of exercise

• History of aerobic exercise

[edit] Basic exercise concepts

• Body fat percentage
• Exercise induced nausea
• Exercise physiology
• Maximum heart rate
• Pulse
• Stretching
• Training
• Warming up

[edit] Exercise leaders and scholars

• John Basedow
• Robyn Landis
• Susan Powter
• Arnold Schwarzenegger

[edit] Exercise lists

• Weight training exercises

[edit] See also

• Health
• Nutrition
• Exercise physiology

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