Body pains, muscle cramps, neck stiffness, back pain are all some of the side effects of not working out and exercising your body. Hitting the gym may not be a total solution for the complete workout. Flexibility and stretching exercises must be practiced daily to enhance the body fitness and lessen the body aches.
Cardio Exercises
Exercises for your heart are a must to compensate the sedentary life style. The top cardio exercises that improve the heart rate and health include:
- Running
- Bicycling
- Swimming
- Walking
- Walking steps
The treadmill and the elliptical also might be good for cardio exercises. Typically, thirty minutes per day cardio is mandated for most of us. Out door sports such as tennis, soccer, base ball, basket ball, volley ball, jump rope and so on provide fun and exercise simultaneously. The cardio exercises reduce the risk for heart and also help in toning. Aerobics help in increasing the heart rate too.
Stretching Exercises
Stretching Exercises play a key role in preventing aches and pains in the body. Simple stretching exercises aiming at the following parts can provide a good balanced workout:
- Neck
- Back
- Shoulders
- Calf
- Thigh
- Waist
- Hands
- Fingers
- Wrist
- Upper arm
- Ankles
Stretching exercises help in working the muscles of the body and the body pains can be reduced by practicing them daily for about ten minutes. Yoga is a perfect tool for stretching but must be practiced correctly according to the guidelines.
Whatever workout you chose, be it indoor or outdoor, or yoga or aerobics, make sure you do it regularly and in a proper manner. Note that even skinny people need to exercise to maintain the cardio and flexibility. 🙂