Recent studies have discovered that resistance exercise, such as weighlifting, is important to any well-rounded fitness program. Choosing the Type and Intensity of Exercise Luckily, you do not need to train like an Olympic athlete or join an expensive gym to benefit from exercise. Choose exercises or activities that you enjoy. It is much more likely that you will stick with an activity that you like. You can even make it a social event by inviting friends to share in the activity.
Inconsistent exercise is much less beneficial than a sustained exercise program.
The types of exercise you can do are numerous and include walking, running, biking, swimming, calisthenics, tennis, basketball, skiing and weightlifting to name just a few. Most studies show that moderate exercise is highly benefitial. Enjoy your exercise. But don t overdo it. Whenever we exercise, we use up vital nutrients and produce free radicals.