Sunday, October 19, 2008

Let's move bodies and get slim!

By Lucy Roberts

Several methods of exercises and movement are described here briefly. There are many other kinds of exercise, dancing, physical training classes and visit to health clubs.

Aerobics -This method of exercise was devised in 1977 by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper of the United States. Aerobics refers to a variety of activities like walking, jogging and running. The idea is to increase the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can process in given time. Aerobics builds basic fitness and endurance. It builds agility, co-ordination and muscular strength, particularly in the arms and upper torso.

Jogging - Jogging gives the necessary precautions, and explains how to take the pulse easily. Each jogger gets to know the reactions of his own body, mental, physical and emotional.

Yoga - Yoga originated in India and its roots are as ancient as Sanskrit. In Sanskrit, yoga means union or yoke. It means linking yourself to discipline through which you work towards balance and wholeness of body, mind and spirit. Yoga becomes a way of life, but we can choose what is useful for us and the physical postures or asanas are a good start.

Tai Chi chuan is one martial art that can indeed provide you with great workouts and excellent balances of mind and body. This art has a number of movements using which an individual gains greater control over his body, improves his condition and concentration and poise.

It's no coincidence that gyms, personal trainers and producers of exercise videos and DVD's are now heavily incorporating training techniques but martial arts like Karate and Jude hold a place of their own when it comes to body movements. One of the most obvious benefits of doing Karate and Judo is that it provides us with the fitness, strength, skill and techniques necessary to protect ourselves from being attacked by others. At the same time they help a lot in maintaining a good shape.

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