Increasing Your Over-all Fitness In order to increase your over-all fitness level, three different areas should be focused on, cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training.
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Cardiovascular Training Cardiovascular training requires some type of aerobic activity. Aerobic exercise would include aerobic classes, jogging, swimming, bicycling, fast walking, in-line skating, and cross country skiing. Aerobic exercises have several advantages like aiding in weight reduction, burning calories, increasing energy levels, and working the heart and lungs. Your level of fitness and goals should determine the length of the exercise and the intensity level you choose. Below is a chart that can be used to find that level:
" I run cross country, so I have to keep in shape for that. It helps when I'm stressed out because I'm alone and I can process things in my head. I like to exercise because it makes me feel like my body is working well. " |
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Fitness Cardiovascular Training Strength Training Stretch and Flexibility Training Suggestions and Tips |