PE2 TOPIC 1

• Exercise involves engaging in physical activity and increasing the heart rate beyond resting levels. It is an important part of preserving physical and mental health.
• It is a planned program of physical activities usually designed to improve physical fitness with the purpose of increasing physical fitness level.
• Exercise are repetitive movements that aim to improve one or more components of fitness.
• Exercise are generally classified as aerobic, anaerobic, agility training and stretching Exercise.
• Aerobic exercise aims to improve how the body uses oxygen. Most aerobic exercise takes place at average levels of intensity over longer periods.
• An aerobic exercise session involves warming up, exercising for at least 20 minutes, and then cooling down. Aerobic exercise mostly uses large muscle groups.
• Anaerobic exercise does not use oxygen for energy. People use this type of exercise to build power, strength, and muscle mass.
• These exercises are high-intensity activities that should last no longer than around 2 minutes.
• Anaerobic exercise provides fewer benefits for cardiovascular health than aerobic exercise and uses fewer calories. However, it is more effective than aerobic exercise for building muscle and improving strength.
• Muscle is the most efficient tissue for burning fat in the body.
• Agility training aims to improve a person’s ability to maintain control while speeding up, slowing down, and changing direction.
• Stretching exercise increase the elasticity of muscles and tendons surrounding the joint in order to improve flexibility.
• Yoga can help improve a person’s flexibility and relieve stress.
• Yoga movements improve balance, flexibility, posture, and circulation.
• The practice originated in India thousands of years ago and aims to unify the mind, body, and spirit.
• Modern yoga uses a combination of meditation, posture, and breathing exercises to achieve the same goals.
• Pilates is another stretching option that promotes flexibility and core strength.
• Tai chi is also an effective option for exercise that promotes calm stretching rather than intensity.