What Kinds of Exercises and Physical Activities Improve Health and Physical Ability?
Exercises generally fall into four main categories: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Though we describe them separately, some activities fit into several categories. For example, many endurance activities also help build strength, and strength exercises can help improve balance.
make it fun
Having fun and socializing are major reasons active people give when asked why they exercise. Ramesh can show you how:
“I started playing tennis 38 years ago for pleasure. After moving south to get away from the cold and snow of the Midwest, I started playing year round. I play with friends every weekend, both singles and doubles. After tennis, we socialize over refreshments. That’s the best part of our get-together. At age 65, I’m the oldest in the group; the youngest is 16. I love the game and hope to play forever.”