It is important to consider including the following types of exercises into your routine. Endurance or aerobic activities increase your breathing and heart rate. They help to improve the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system. They also may delay or prevent many diseases associated with aging, such as diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease, stroke, and others. Such activities include walking, swimming, cycling, dancing, and jogging, among others.
Strength exercises build muscles.
They also help to increase metabolism, helping to keep your weight and blood sugar in check. Studies show that strength exercises also may help prevent osteoporosis. In addition to training with weights and resistance equipment, certain recreational activities can provide benefits to help maintain muscle integrity. These include cycling, swimming, hiking, golfing, tennis, shuffleboard, and bowling. Flexibility exercises are stretching exercises.