Exercises For Beginners

Submitted by Kevin Pederson on August 2, 2010

There are several kinds of exercises for beginners. However, before starting any form of exercise, it is best to consult your doctor. It is essential to get a full check up before you start exercising. More so, if you have not exercised for a long time. Initially, start with exercises that last for about 45 minutes. Stick to this time for a month. In the second month, increase the time up to an hour and gradually build up your stamina so that you can work out for one and a half hours. If you are suffering from any medical conditions such as asthma or other respiratory disorders, or if under medication for certain illnesses, a doctors advice on your exercise schedule would be a must. Do remember to do some warm up exercises before you begin your exercise routine. Exercises for beginners include:-

• Cycling: Cycling helps to build up stamina and also helps to tone your lower body. You could either use a cycling machine or a bike for this cardio workout. The benefit of using cycling fitness equipment is that you can workout on different settings.
• Skipping: This is an easy aerobic exercise for beginners. All you need is a skipping rope and you can start burning a lot of calories.
• Dancing: This is also included in exercises for beginners. You can either join a dancing class or simply dance at home to shed those extra pounds. The salsa and the quick step are two dancing forms that help to burn calories quickly.
• Jogging and Running: These are two of the simplest exercises for beginners. Start off your exercise program by jogging every day for the first week. Then switch to jogging.
• Cross trainer machines: These elliptical machines are usually found in a gym. They are excellent for work outs.
• Strength training: This kind of exercise strengthens the muscles. Exercises should include squats, lunges, bench press exercises, triceps extensions, hammer curls, abdominal crunches, waist turns, back extensions and overhead presses.

Certain yoga exercises for beginners include:-

• Setu Bandhasana or Bridge Pose
• Navasana or Boat Pose
• Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose
• Ardha Matsyendrasana or Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
• Marjariasana or Cat Pose
• Utkatasana or Chair Pose
• Matsyasana or Fish Pose
• Paschimottanasana or Seated Forward Bend
• Virasana or Hero Pose
• Halasana or Plough Pose
• Balasana or Child Pose
• Garudasana or Eagle Pose
• Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward-facing Dog Pose
• Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation
While performing any yoga pose always concentrate on breath control, rhythm control and the position of your body.

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