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List of basic exercise topics
Introduction
Exercise is activity performed in order to develop or maintain physical fitness and overall health. It is also necessary for improving athletic ability. Frequent and regular physical exercise helps prevent some diseases of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.”Nowadays these diseases are very common all over the world and everybody should be conscious about this. Practising sport is not only necessary to have a good figure, but also to be healthy”[1][2]
The following list of topics is provided as an overview of and introduction to exercise:
Essence of exercise
Essence of exercise
- Essential component of self-care
- Essential activity of General Fitness Training
- Essential for maintaining good health
Aspects of exercise
Aspects of exercise
Types of exercise
Types of exercise
Basic exercise concepts
Basic exercise concepts
Exercise leaders and scholars
Exercise leaders and scholars
External links
External links
References
References
- ↑ Stampfer, M., Hu, F., Manson, J., Rimm, E., Willett, W. (2000 Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women through diet and lifestyle. The New England Journal of Medicine, 343(1), 16-23. Retrieved October 5, 2006, from ProQuest database.
- ↑ Hu., F., Manson, J., Stampfer, M., Graham, C., et al. (2001). Diet, lifestyle, and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in women. The New England Journal of Medicine, 345(11), 790-797. Retrieved October 5, 2006, from ProQuest database.