Fitness is aimed at getting and keeping your body in good condition. Fitness has two categories. Cardio training creates endurance and strength training helps you build muscle mass.
Cardio training
The cardio training is aimed at improving your fitness. You work on your flexibility, coordination and speed. The treadmill and spinning bike are examples of equipment that are suitable for this. Exercise using steps and the cross and rowing trainer is also suitable for building up your fitness.
Weight training
During strength training you work on your fitness and do exercises that strengthen your muscles. You make short and explosive movements using fitness equipment. You can also do strength training on the floor through abdominal exercises and push-ups, for example.
Benefits of fitness
The word says it all: fitness makes your body fit. If you actively train, you have less chance of back problems because your torso strengthens. You pay more attention to your body when you actively move and your body becomes more powerful. Fitness also has a positive effect on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
Fitness tips
- Give your body a rest after an intensive workout. This way your muscles can recover.
- If you want to train two days in a row, do not train the same muscle group. These muscles are still recovering and so this is of no benefit.
- Pay attention to your posture when exercising. Wrong posture is harmful to your body. Ask a professional for advice.
- Make fitness fun. Set goals and challenge yourself, for example by lasting a little longer on the treadmill. Or train so that you can handle more and more weight on the fitness equipment.
