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<h2 id="types-of-exercise">Types of exercise</h2> <h3>Aerobic exercise</h3> <p><a href="/facts/Aerobic_exercise/T5E59k2L">Aerobic exercise</a> – </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Aerobics/JlVLyrgk">Aerobics</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Circuit_training/qd1Etmlm">Circuit training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Cycling/XH6EKjAF">Cycling</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Hiking/agJbxevo">Hiking</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Power_walking/6m3xKKIp">Power walking</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Running/h09J9jtb">Running</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Skipping_rope/kvCkB6oc">Skipping rope</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Human_swimming/hnU8XbVg">Swimming</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Walking/Mow1X5Im">Walking</a></li></ul> <h3>Anaerobic exercise</h3> <p><a href="/facts/Anaerobic_exercise/EcD1WW3U">Anaerobic exercise</a> – </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Bodybuilding/Ggt22bNA">Bodybuilding</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Eccentric_training/T5DXEAvg">Eccentric training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Functional_training/cuNGl7RK">Functional training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Sprint_(running)/nCAnq1dj">Sprinting</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weight_training/FynHFusa">Weight training</a></li></ul> <h4>Strength training</h4> <p><a href="/facts/Strength_training/G5u5cBH0">Strength training</a> (by muscle to be strengthened; (c) = compound exercise, (i) = isolated exercise) </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Abdominal_exercise/g5yE85cD">Abdomen and obliques</a> (belly) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Crunch_(exercise)/XAXjHuWD">Crunch</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Leg_raise/hoRQA1yD">Leg raise</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Russian_twist/HuUw8tkg">Russian twist</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Sit-up/ujmCAfrl">Sit-up</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Biceps/BD7d5z0t">Biceps</a> (front of upper arms) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Biceps_curl/H1y0oqAz">Biceps curl</a> (i)</li> <li>Pull ups with a supinated grip</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Gastrocnemius_muscle/zT65c98K">Calves</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Calf_raises/9TTWSFWe">Calf raise</a> (i)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Deltoid_muscle/se9ub2Ld">Deltoids</a> (shoulders) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Front_raise/TrH2whuJ">Front raise</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Head_stand/wb6mQGY2">Head stand</a> into <a href="/facts/Handstand_push-up/9hPDxBEB">Handstand push-up</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Lateral_raise/pM4Ka6Kx">Lateral raise</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Military_press/JgFA0Uph">Military press</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Rear_delt_raise/yVkJjpM4">Rear delt raise</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Overhead_press/JgFA0Uph">Shoulder press</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Upright_row/HpKbfbDW">Upright row</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li>Extended length conditioning</li> <li><a href="/facts/Forearm/Wpe7F8vf">Forearms</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Wrist_curl/27NLAwBC">Wrist curl</a> (i)</li> <li>Wrist extension (i)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Hamstring/svAuCSev">Hamstrings</a> (back of thighs) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Deadlift/cATUqxY0">Deadlift</a> (c)</li> <li>Frog jumping (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Good-morning/XyhDaHPa">Good-morning</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Leg_curl/V7x4A9zo">Leg curl</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Squat_(exercise)/4fBXwPf1">Squat</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Latissimus_dorsi_muscle/p93g9Mv2">Lats</a> and <a href="/facts/Trapezius_muscle/67PxLb8e">trapezius</a> (back) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Bent-over_row/TuVRdtx2">Bent-over row</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Chin-up/FPuxTJ2A">Chin-up</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Pulldown_exercise/VUrrty1a">Pulldown</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Pull-up_(exercise)/o8oXVmYm">Pullup</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Seated_row/JhI3w7kX">Seated row</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Shoulder_shrug/9Fg59VHB">Shoulder shrug</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Supine_row/llKK0cyF">Supine row</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Erector_spinae_muscles/Jk8x1uL7">Lower back</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Deadlift/cATUqxY0">Deadlift</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Good-morning/XyhDaHPa">Good-morning</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Hyperextension_(exercise)/Tyn93YIV">Hyperextension</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pectoralis_major_muscle/TYGcRM1U">Pectorals</a> (chest) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Bench_press/EdEravIA">Bench press</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Chest_fly/pM4Ka6Kx">Chest fly</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Dips_(exercise)/VsFnwlJL">Dips</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Machine_fly/yJ3CdAU8">Machine fly</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Push-up/7J7SmYSL">Push-up</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pelvis/8Fq9z3TY">Pelvis</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Vaginal_weightlifting/fVj6j0T0">Vaginal weightlifting</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Quadriceps_femoris_muscle/31aXx9sq">Quadriceps</a> (front of thighs) <ul><li>Frog Jumping (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Leg_extension/LLNKoQnI">Leg extension</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Leg_press/JvjbmrQ2">Leg press</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Lunge_(exercise)/7vbCGoL0">Lunge</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Squat_(exercise)/4fBXwPf1">Squat</a> (c)</li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Triceps_brachii_muscle/gGsCGex4">Triceps</a> (back of upper arms) <ul><li><a href="/facts/Bench_press/EdEravIA">Close-grip bench press</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Dip_(exercise)/VsFnwlJL">Dips</a> (c)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Pushdown_(exercise)/Q01fh8at">Pushdown</a> (i)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Lying_triceps_extensions/jxSS8Sqn">Triceps extension</a> (i)</li></ul></li></ul> <h3>Calisthenics</h3> <p>A form of exercise consisting of a variety of movements that exercise large muscle groups. </p><p><a href="/facts/Calisthenics/6y23hN8b">Calisthenics</a> </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Abdominal_exercise/g5yE85cD">Abdominal exercise</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Burpee_(exercise)/lbWSwP3E">Burpees</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Calf_raises/9TTWSFWe">Calf-raises</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Crunch_(exercise)/XAXjHuWD">Crunches</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dip_(exercise)/VsFnwlJL">Dips</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Hyperextension_(exercise)/Tyn93YIV">Hyperextensions</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Jumping_jack/81etgASf">Jumping jacks</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Leg_raise/hoRQA1yD">Leg raises</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Lunge_(exercise)/7vbCGoL0">Lunges</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Muscle-up/oGYKgsrs">Muscle-ups</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Plank_(exercise)/y1lPlHcY">Plank</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pull-up_(exercise)/o8oXVmYm">Pull-ups</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Push-up/7J7SmYSL">Push-ups</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Sit-up_(exercise)/ujmCAfrl">Sit-ups</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Preflexes/KNM4cfaB">Squat jumps (Toyotas/box jumps)</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Squat_(exercise)/4fBXwPf1">Squats</a></li></ul> <p>Additional calisthenics exercises that can support the muscle groups – </p> <ul><li>Bend and reach (back and legs stretch)</li> <li>High jump (full body stretch)</li> <li>Rower (back, upper legs and abdomen)</li> <li>Squat bend (full body stretch)</li></ul> <h3>Stretching exercises</h3> <p><a href="/facts/Stretching/m6LDjNCu">Stretching</a> – </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Ballistic_stretching/m6LDjNCu">Ballistic stretching</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dynamic_stretching/m6LDjNCu">Dynamic stretching</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/PNF_stretching/m6LDjNCu">PNF stretching</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Static_stretching/m6LDjNCu">Static stretching</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Passive_stretching/m6LDjNCu">Passive stretching</a></li></ul></li></ul> <h3>Specialized training methods</h3> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Altitude_training/hrL5L7Ff">Altitude training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Ballistic_training/E4YgykLV">Ballistic training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Boxing_training/PPnNdPCB">Boxing training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Circuit_training/qd1Etmlm">Circuit training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Complex_training/mp65wx2o">Complex training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Cross_training/UqHmLuCg">Cross training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Endurance_training/e7tRhK8T">Endurance training</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Long_slow_distance/VeNHWc6W">Long slow distance</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Grip_strength/3IF4pCFV">Grip strength training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Interval_training/KQttWEV1">Interval training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Plyometrics/yp7IT8nG">Plyometrics</a> (jump training)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Power_training/yRw5BgPj">Power training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Strength_training/G5u5cBH0">Strength training</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/High_intensity_training/pBjpU8sy">High intensity training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Suspension_training/MmCT8Qff">Suspension training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weight_training/FynHFusa">Weight training</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Strength_training/G5u5cBH0">Resistance training</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Training_to_failure/M5sR16Eo">Training to failure</a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul> <h3>Other</h3> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Physical_therapy/q24XDqHF">Physical therapy</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pilates/0CAmK6PA">Pilates</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Yoga_as_exercise/9g7DfeWz">Yoga</a></li></ul> <h2 id="exercise-and-health">Exercise and health</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Exercise_trends/L3m2mz43">Exercise trends</a></li></ul> <h3>Health benefits of exercise</h3> <p class="note">Main article: <a href="/facts/Physical_exercise/egYQjt8A">Physical exercise § Health effects</a></p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Aerobic_conditioning/IguWHEAt">Aerobic conditioning</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Neurobiological_effects_of_physical_exercise/kVVntCLn">Neurobiological effects of physical exercise</a> - improves: <ul><li><a href="/facts/Executive_function/QtflLj55">Executive function</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Memory/zucwQIEX">Memory</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Stress_management/ASuTfxLM">Stress management</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Physical_fitness/eSnf5IJ1">Physical fitness</a>, including improving and maintaining these aspects of it: <ul><li><a href="/facts/Accuracy/JQ47xXDq">Accuracy</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Agility/zlqkTPs1">Agility</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Equilibrioception/U1JQfwoN">Balance</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Motor_coordination/rVJbx4mX">Coordination</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Endurance/njWMASjt">Endurance</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Flexibility_(anatomy)/6UVuVVMA">Flexibility</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Human_power/XGggyYmw">Power</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Speed/I3qgMPfs">Speed</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Endurance/njWMASjt">Stamina</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Physical_strength/uaT91j7Q">Strength</a></li></ul></li> <li>Prevention – exercise helps prevent: <ul><li><a href="/facts/Cancer/PVW6n1D0">Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Neurobiological_effects_of_physical_exercise/kVVntCLn">Drug addiction</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Hypertension/wlAvBfcf">Hypertension</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Neurobiological_effects_of_physical_exercise/kVVntCLn">Major depressive disorder</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Neurobiological_effects_of_physical_exercise/kVVntCLn">Neurodegenerative disorders</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Obesity/RBF9y5Vl">Obesity</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Osteoporosis/xa1W00Tj">Osteoporosis</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Type_2_Diabetes/zCMXksmt">Type 2 Diabetes</a></li></ul></li></ul> <h3>Dangers of exercise</h3> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Cramps/h42IKvK6">Cramps</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dehydration/2RXJ8GGI">Dehydration</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Heat_stroke/creeGfhx">Heat stroke</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Overtraining/J8QGGCgN">Overtraining</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Sports_injury/PagC5LBx">Sports injury</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Sprain/UY1upF6P">Sprain</a> – pull or rupture ligaments</li> <li><a href="/facts/Strain_(injury)/wnAWmHWb">Strain</a> – pull or rupture muscles</li> <li>Tendon rupture <ul><li><a href="/facts/Achilles_tendon_rupture/dGt11F0R">Achilles tendon rupture</a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul> <h2 id="terminology">Terminology</h2> <ul><li>Buff – Having high amount of <a href="/facts/Skeletal_muscle/en1tVYFN">muscle mass</a></li> <li>Recovery – Resting time after workout to avoid <a href="/facts/Muscle_fatigue/Qj71QeEW">muscle fatigue</a></li> <li>Reps – Short for repetitions, usually referred to <a href="/facts/Strength_training/G5u5cBH0">strength training</a> exercises</li> <li>Ripped – Having very low <a href="/facts/Body_fat_percentage/w3EFb5BH">body fat percentage</a> accompanied with high amount of muscle mass</li> <li>Sets – Repetitions done for certain amount followed by a period of rest</li> <li><a href="/facts/Warm_up/QgaB5JSm">Warm up</a> – Initial exercises done to prepare for the main routine</li> <li>Workout – Routine of multiple exercises</li> <li>Gains - Muscle mass gained after a period of working out</li></ul> Nutritional <ul><li><a href="/facts/Amino_acid/WDxYwBny">Amino acid</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Creatine/xhBTBard">Creatine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dietary_supplement/SHXNNxaS">Dietary supplement</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Energy_drink/dxzgPqPM">Energy drink</a></li> <li>Formula</li> <li><a href="/facts/Protein/Jxmagu3E">Protein</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Snack_bar/PA7Rn64W">Snack bar</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Vitamin_B12/vCk613gD">Vitamin B12</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Vitamin_B2/M8D8EbmD">Vitamin B2</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Vitamin_B6/9IavWjwM">Vitamin B6</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Whey_protein/cCtqwNvE">Whey protein</a></li></ul> Biological <ul><li><a href="/facts/Joint/D70qxsey">Joint</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Muscle/dmxrL8pH">Muscle</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Muscle_fiber/cP7Jea3q">Muscle fiber</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Muscle_tissue/lF2eqq8h">Muscle tissue</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Tendon/M0Kdf7Fy">Tendon</a></li></ul> <h2 id="history-of-exercise">History of exercise</h2> <p class="note">Main article: <a href="/facts/History_of_physical_training_and_fitness/allAmBuR">History of physical training and fitness</a></p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Aerobic_exercise/T5E59k2L">Aerobic exercise § History</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bodybuilding/Ggt22bNA">Bodybuilding § History</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exercise/egYQjt8A">Exercise § History</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exercise_physiology/xdbprG30">Exercise physiology § History</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exercise_trends/L3m2mz43">Exercise trends</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Fitness_boot_camp/cNzJWK53">Fitness boot camp § History</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Fitness_culture/rF9wkFaR">Fitness culture</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Outdoor_fitness/CbVyAJ1g">Outdoor fitness § History</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Physical_culture/g0x4xcTk">Physical culture</a></li></ul> <h2 id="exercise-equipment">Exercise equipment</h2> <h3>Traditional</h3> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Barbell/Txdhr3wh">Barbell</a></li> <li>Bench</li> <li>Cable attachments</li> <li><a href="/facts/Chin-up_bar/FPuxTJ2A">Chin-up bar</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dumbbell/0er7hPfC">Dumbbell</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Kettlebell/ePxTPQfS">Kettlebell</a></li> <li>Metal bar</li> <li><a href="/facts/Punching_bag/8r3UUmug">Punching bag</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Treadmill/otD1JJuP">Treadmill</a></li></ul> <h3>Other</h3> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Abdomenizer/24rV1h4P">Abdomenizer</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Aerobie/VzAX3kVT">Aerobie</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Air_flow_ball/ffyeUUKX">Air flow ball</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Balance_board/2brm6cNJ">Balance board</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Baoding_Balls/egasgopd">Baoding Balls</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Battling_ropes/CdNmWyye">Battling ropes</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bicycle/nxBVrlBF">Bicycle</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bone_exercise_monitor/TMvqH5KN">Bone exercise monitor</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/BOSU/k87gR7Sx">BOSU</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bowflex/ExrzS9BD">Bowflex</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bulgarian_Bag/kEWDscpt">Bulgarian Bag</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bullworker/qeEAaBu3">Bullworker</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Carva/A4e6M22d">Carva</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Communications_Specification_for_Fitness_Equipment/hhUm7YlW">Communications Specification for Fitness Equipment</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Cybex_International/5LKCuSsa">Cybex International</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Elliptical_trainer/NPsnwNng">Elliptical trainer</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exercise_ball/IN4NDT6j">Exercise ball</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exercise_machine/DHHh4mQ6">Exercise machine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exertris/VpCwxX5L">Exertris</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Fitness_trail/Qx3nJKGR">Fitness trail</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Foam_roller/edlBwnN5">Foam roller</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Galileo_(vibration_training)/7f3exFrd">Galileo</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Gamebike/D9IG9D1U">Gamebike</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Gravity_boots/e3tnAhEe">Gravity boots</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Grippers/afM7jYG2">Grippers</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Gymnasticon/LsC4rfID">Gymnasticon</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Heart_rate_monitor/gw9xvxpF">Heart rate monitor</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Hydraulic_Exercise_Equipment/DHakDdrq">Hydraulic Exercise Equipment</a></li> <li>ICON Health & Fitness</li> <li><a href="/facts/Indoor_rower/IXLABA8E">Indoor rower</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Inversion_therapy/e3tnAhEe">Inversion therapy</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Isometric_exercise_device/e17bw8FC">Isometric exercise device</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Jade_egg/fVj6j0T0">Jade egg</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Lifting_stone/Es1XfI1U">Lifting stone</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Mallakhamba/RrnzYAKS">Mallakhamba</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Medicine_ball/FjaDAl1L">Medicine ball</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/NordicTrack/6mk0mbB5">NordicTrack</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Outdoor_gym/vU7Ex4XW">Outdoor gym</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/PCGamerBike/60TYJ1Y7">PCGamerBike</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pedometer/WU05zFDF">Pedometer</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pole_dance/LvKqNtsc">Pole dance</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Power_tower_(exercise)/zFIayR3G">Power tower</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Power-Plate/7f3exFrd">Power-Plate</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Range_of_Motion_(exercise_machine)/w0SokI40">Range of Motion</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Resistance_band/NTQGYzKU">Resistance band</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Roman_chair/aPKdKw6Y">Roman chair</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/RowPerfect/WvrVEn1S">RowPerfect</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Scrum_machine/bw17Ns0T">Scrum machine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Slant_board/FXTNTyor">Slant board</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Soloflex/Tj32LKVE">Soloflex</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Stairmaster/JbjyukaI">Stairmaster</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Stationary_bicycle/1QHlQKeJ">Stationary bicycle</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Thighmaster/WLKPJCKb">Thighmaster</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Total_Gym/o1gtKLYL">Total Gym</a></li> <li>Training mask</li> <li><a href="/facts/Treadmill/otD1JJuP">Treadmill</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Treadmill_Desk/gsFpodPa">Treadmill Desk</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Treadmill_with_Vibration_Isolation_System/1UjmVAuV">Treadmill with Vibration Isolation System</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Treadmill_workstation/gsFpodPa">Treadmill workstation</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/Vaginal_cone/fVj6j0T0">Vaginal cone</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Wall_bars/dWBVGAfd">Wall bars</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weighted_clothing/WNjSrW3L">Weighted clothing</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Wheelchair_trainer/9HEwGUXt">Wheelchair trainer</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Wobble_board_(exercise)/2brm6cNJ">Wobble board</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Wrist_roller/LrHMHSIB">Wrist roller</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Yoni_egg/fVj6j0T0">Yoni egg</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Barbell/Txdhr3wh">Barbell</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bench_(weight_training)/JxXqEtxn">Bench (weight training)</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bowflex/ExrzS9BD">Bowflex</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Bulgarian_Bag/kEWDscpt">Bulgarian Bag</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Cable_machine/G9kqlhWE">Cable machine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Captains_of_Crush_Grippers/3nqoBwcM">Captains of Crush Grippers</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dip_bar/3y2Rx4Nb">Dip bar</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dumbbell/0er7hPfC">Dumbbell</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Halteres_(ancient_Greece)/JvNKvBMg">Halteres (ancient Greece)</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Indian_club/YR1lI9FS">Indian clubs</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Iron_rings/oMvgfn7I">Iron rings</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/IronMind/YKEMX433">IronMind</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Kettlebell/ePxTPQfS">Kettlebell</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Leg_press/JvjbmrQ2">Leg press</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Power_cage/PCwFMFbx">Power cage</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Shake_Weight/baHh3Myh">Shake Weight</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Smith_machine/jQwx1lb2">Smith machine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Soloflex/Tj32LKVE">Soloflex</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Swimming_machine/UqdmdCKQ">Swimming machine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Total_Gym/o1gtKLYL">Total Gym</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Trap_bar/I2rCuYnR">Trap bar</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/TRX_System/YBH5clSg">TRX System</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Universal_Gym_Equipment/faHRT4Ap">Universal Gym Equipment</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weight_machine/tXPqCDDE">Weight machine</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/York_Barbell/lIUSHefs">York Barbell</a></li></ul> <h2 id="physiology-of-exercise">Physiology of exercise</h2> <p><a href="/facts/Exercise_physiology/xdbprG30">Exercise physiology</a> </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Aerobic_exercise/T5E59k2L">Aerobic exercise</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Anaerobic_exercise/EcD1WW3U">Anaerobic exercise</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Exercise_induced_nausea/NeTn7LQQ">Exercise induced nausea</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Grip_strength/3IF4pCFV">Grip strength</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Muscle_hypertrophy/6aAUF7Ma">Muscle hypertrophy</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Overtraining/J8QGGCgN">Overtraining</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Stretching/m6LDjNCu">Stretching</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Supercompensation/Xz5Swst8">Supercompensation</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Warming_up/QgaB5JSm">Warming up</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weight_cutting/6asR33GY">Weight cutting</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weight_loss/DQE4cXw0">Weight loss</a></li></ul> <h3>Health monitor</h3> <p><a href="/facts/Remote_physiological_monitoring/bugPamAf">Remote physiological monitoring</a> </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Blood_pressure/VtqqSM2J">Blood pressure</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Body_fat_percentage/w3EFb5BH">Body fat percentage</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Heart_rate/YngB0bzg">Heart rate</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pulse_rate/Bg8EUcWL">Pulse rate</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Respiration_rate/q67oqtWW">Respiration rate</a></li></ul> <h2 id="miscellaneous-concepts">Miscellaneous concepts</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Fitness_professional/kbeg73zL">Fitness professional</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Personal_trainer/Jdw56c49">Personal trainer</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Weighted_clothing/WNjSrW3L">Weighted clothing</a></li></ul> <h2 id="significant-people-of-physical-fitness">Significant people of physical fitness</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Arnold_Schwarzenegger/VwLVtykG">Arnold Schwarzenegger</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Erwan_Le_Corre/uS7hCvhG">Erwan Le Corre</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Georges_H%25C3%25A9bert/xBESmtFJ">Georges Hébert</a> (b.1875-d.1957)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Jack_LaLanne/qwVDKUN7">Jack LaLanne</a> (b.1914-d.2011)</li> <li><a href="/facts/John_Basedow/6SyavIzm">John Basedow</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Joseph_Pilates/kHVglsAs">Joseph Pilates</a> (b.1883-d.1967)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Lance_Armstrong/3Trm5ASj">Lance Armstrong</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Robyn_Landis/PxnML9YU">Robyn Landis</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Roger_Bannister/QuVwcyhJ">Roger Bannister</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Susan_Powter/r0EJRB7T">Susan Powter</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Michael_Gonzalez-Wallace/laJ1YqWT">Michael Gonzalez-Wallace</a></li></ul> <h2 id="lists">Lists</h2> <ul><li>List of exercise equipment</li> <li><a href="/facts/List_of_weight_training_exercises/gk2xsmTo">List of weight training exercises</a></li></ul> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Outline_of_health/ESYCTGp3">Outline of health</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Outline_of_nutrition/SMJ3Dhfs">Outline of nutrition</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Outline_of_sports/QnhomqhE">Outline of sports</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Sportswear_(activewear)/tSQ4EB4n">Sportswear</a></li></ul> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131127150322/http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/workplace/">Alberta Centre for Active Living Physical Activity @ Work website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.acsm.org/">American College of Sports Medicine website</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100524182510/http://health.yahoo.com/">Yahoo! Health</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Stampfer, M. J.; Hu, F. B.; Manson, J. E.; Rimm, E. B.; Willett, W. C. (2000). "Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in Women through Diet and Lifestyle". New England Journal of Medicine. 343 (1): 16–22. doi:10.1056/NEJM200007063430103. PMID 10882764. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1056%2FNEJM200007063430103" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1056%2FNEJM200007063430103</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Hu., F., Manson, J., Stampfer, M., Graham, C., et al. (2001). Diet, lifestyle, and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in women. The New England Journal of Medicine, 345(11), 790–797. Retrieved October 5, 2006, from ProQuest database. <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>