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