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The three components to a well-balanced exercise routine include aerobics, strength training, and flexibility training.

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The Three Components To A Well-Balanced Exercise Routine

When you exercise, chances are you either run, walk, run/jog, swim, take a yoga class, weight train, or play some sort of sport, in and of itself. However, did you know that there are actually three components to a well-balanced exercise routine? Just walking, running, or swimming will not meet all three components and, therefore, is not considered a balanced routine. The three components to a well-balanced exercise routine include aerobics, strength training, and flexibility training.

Aerobics

Aerobic activities work out your cardiovascular system by raising your heart rate for an extended period of time, making your heart stronger and more efficient at delivering oxygenated blood to your body. Aerobic activities include fitness classes such as dancing, Zumba, etc., and:

Team sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, rowing, tennis, etc.

Swimming

Running

Power-walking

Cycling

Hiking

Skating (in-line, ice-skating)

And more

Strength Training

Building muscle is beneficial in two major ways: your muscle supports your joints, so strong muscles can help prevent injuries; and it is better to have more muscle than fat because muscle burns more energy than fat does, meaning that even when you are not exercising you’re burning more calories. You can strength train using free weights, weight machines, or the bar for chin-ups; or by using your own body weight:

Push-ups/ crunches

Sit-ups

Planks

Squats

Activities such as running, and biking are good for the legs; while rowing, Pilates, and yoga are good for the ab muscles.

Flexibility

Maintaining flexibility is important especially as you age. Being flexible helps avoid injury, allows you to move faster, easier, and more freely, without stiffness, aches, and pains. Activities that develop flexibility include:

Stretching before and after exercise

Martial arts

Gymnastics

Pilates

Yoga

Dance

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Clyde, Portland, OR asked:

How can I tell if my core is strong enough?

Answer:

A great test is the trunk-stability pushup. Lie facedown on the floor, but instead of placing your hands beneath your shoulders as you would for a pushup, slide them forward until your thumbs are in line with the top of your forehead. Now try to push yourself up. If your back can stay perfectly straight, your core is solid. If you had to contort your torso to push your body up, try again but keep your thumbs in line with your chin. If you can do a perfect pushup in this position, your core is average. You can strengthen your core by adding a front bridge to your weekly workouts. Assume a pushup position but with your forearms resting on the floor. Your elbows should be under your shoulders and bent 90 degrees. Brace your abs and hold for 45 seconds, and repeat.

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