Cardiovascular Endurance
Cardiovascular endurance is important to overall health, and training
for cardiovascular endurance can greatly improve quality of life. There
are many variations of cardiovascular endurance training, and some risks
to be aware of. It is important to understand the benefits of cardiovascular
endurance exercise, the risks associated with this activity, and guidelines for
getting started.
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Flexibility
While often neglected by busy fitness enthusiasts, flexibility training is an
important component to overall fitness. Flexibility training is one of the most
important ways to prevent injury. It is important to understand both the proper
stretching guidelines and the risks associated with flexibility exercises.
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Functional Training
Functional training is training with exercises that are foundational to human movement. This includes squatting, bending, lifting and pressing.
These foundational movements are general, inclusive in scope and require minimal amounts of equipment. Functional training can help prepare the body
for an increase in aerobic power, increases in overall body strength, and work capacity.
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Plyometric Training
Plyometrics are dynamic movements that can yield tremendous benefits, especially
for athletes. However, to avoid injury it is important to understand the risks
associated with performing plyometric exercises.
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Resistance Training
Resistance training includes many activities designed to create physiological
adaptations to the muscles of the body. It is important to keep in mind both
the proper guidelines and safety concerns when engaging in any form of resistance
training.
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