There's no one-size-fits-all when engaging in exercise. That's because we all have different fitness levels, and every exercise has its pros and cons.
Here are four great exercises you should really consider including in every workout. They originate from the leading fitness experts at the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada:
* First up- The Burpee~ That's when you drop to a squat with your hands on the ground, kick your legs back so you're in pushup position, and then jump back into a squat, stand upright, and jump as tall as you can. It builds muscles and endurance. Don't expect to be in a position to do a lot when you start. They're not as simple as they sound!
* Next- Squat~. They activate your body's biggest muscles, those in your thighs and rear-end. They also counteract the loss of muscle mass that arrives with aging. Research shows that weight-training workouts like squats even lower your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease!
* The third expert-recommended exercise- H-I-T~ That symbolizes High-intensity Interval Training. That's when you hop on a stationary bike and ride like crazy for 30 seconds. Then hop off and rest for four minutes. That's right! Rest for four minutes... Then, repeat for a full half hour. In one study, riders who did that once a day for just two weeks - for a total of seven hours - increased their aerobic capacity more than individuals who pedaled slowly for over 10 hours!
Just set a timer while your doing light house chores or watching your favorite program. If you don't have a bike, pick another exercise like: high leg kicks/push-up combo, jumping jacks, the burpee, running in place while alternating butt kicks and high-knee running. Amazing fat-burner that anyone can do!
* The final great exercise is: Walking! A fresh study learned that walking for 60 minutes a day increases physical fitness and thigh strength by 20 percent. It additionally decreases high blood pressure, excessive weight and depression - dramatically. A regular regime of brisk strolling has been shown to improve the size of the hippocampus, the an area of the brain that addresses memory. That suggests walkers have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia.
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