Table 2 Common forms of exercise
Type of exercise | Description |
|---|---|
Dynamic aerobic exercise | Various sustained exercises such as jogging, rowing, swimming or cycling that stimulate and strengthen the heart and lungs thereby improving the body’s utilisation of oxygen |
Dynamic resistance exercise | Resistance exercise involves activities that use low or moderate repetition movements against resistance (dumbbells, bricks, rubber tubes, weight lifting) in an aim to increase strength, tone and endurance |
Combined exercise | Combination of both aerobic exercise and resistance exercise |
Isometric resistance exercise | Exercises that involve static contraction of muscles without joint movement such as planks, squat, shooting, horseback riding, judo and climbing |
Body mind therapies | Activities such as yoga and Tai Chi which emphasises on relaxation, meditation which combines light aerobic activities, balancing and flexibility exercises |