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exercise: see physical fitness physical fitness, combined good health and physical development. The object of any program of physical fitness is to maximize an individual's health, strength, endurance, and skill relative to age, sex, body build, and physiology. ..... Click the link for more information. . exerciseTraining of the body to improve health and fitness. Different types have different purposes, including aerobics for heart and respiratory function and weight loss, weight-bearing exercise for bone strength, weight training for muscle strength, and stretching for flexibility. Specific exercises are used in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Benefits include lower blood pressure, higher HDL cholesterol, improved disease resistance, and better general well-being. exercise 1. US and Canadian a ceremony or formal routine, esp at a school or college 2. Gymnastics a particular type of event, such as performing on the horizontal bar |
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Two commonly used forms are rhythmic stabilization training (RST) and combination of isotonic exercises (COI). Isotonic exercises consist of muscle contractions against resistance with motion, such as pulling against elastic bands or tubing. Improvements in muscle performance have been demonstrated for people with CP using isometric exercise,[4] isotonic exercise,[4-6] isokinetic exercise,[7,8] and a combination of isotonic exercise and weight machines. |
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