Fitness types

When you think of exercise, do you think of going to the gym and running?  That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of that.  There are so many other ways to exercise though besides lifting weights and running.  According to the American Heart Association, the most common types of fitness is stretching, walking, aerobic endurance, balance, yoga, and strength training.  Some of these exercises are also good to help you relax, feel refreshed, and also improve flexibility.  I never really thought about yoga or just stretching as being in the fitness category.  By doing these exercises though, it can help you stretch out your muscles for when you do a more laboring workout. Stretching also helps you from not injuring yourself while working out.  Stretch before and after each workout!!

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/Types-of-Fitness_UCM_462352_Article.jsp#.V_v4vHmFOUk

Exercise and weight gain

Okay, so I have heard so many people complain when they are trying to lose weight.  They say "I've been working out but I'm not losing weight fast enough" or "I'm gaining weight not losing, but my size is smaller".  I have came to the conclusion that weight is just a number, and not what you look like.  Weight reflects not only fat, but muscle as well.  Working out makes you gain muscle, so if you think about it, you are losing fat and gaining muscle.  I did a little research myself and found yet another reason one might gain weight when working out.  According to a beach body website, when you work out, your muscles get inflamed and can cause extra weight on the scale until the inflammation goes down.  It is also water weight caused by the inflammation.  Interesting right? Yes, I know, I thought it was too!
http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/fitness/ask-the-expert-why-do-you-gain-weight-when-you-start-working-out

Why exercise is important

When I think of why exercise is important, I automatically think of health reasons such as diabetes, obesity, and overall being healthy.  I looked into it a little further and found some interesting points on why exercise is important.  According to Mayo Clinic there are 7 main benefits that they seem to think is important.  One I found interesting, this was that it helps make you in a better mood.  By exercising, you release chemicals in your brain that changes how you feel (2014).  I found this interesting and also useful for the simple fact that by basically exercising everyday, you will be a happier person.  This is good for everyone to know because wouldn't you want to exercise more if you knew it made you in a better mood daily?  If we find other reasons to exercise besides the obvious reasons, then I feel like we will be more apt to engage in it. Exercise is much more important for several reasons other than just preventing you from getting diseases.

M. (2014, February 5). Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity. Retrieved September 26,    2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389?pg=1