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These days exercise and weight loss are big business. There are alot of companies that want to sell you the latest exercise garb, workout gadget, club membership, or weight loss video. Yet, we don’t have to spend a lot of money to take regular walks or do stretches in the morning or evening.  Even aerobic exercise can be a simple, inexpensive pursuit. Here are some thoughts to consider when exercising your workout options.  Here are 3 types of exercises that fits different needs:

Aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise improves circulation and the absorption of oxygen. Running, rowing, and cycling are examples of aerobic exercise. This is type of movement that is most often suggested for losing weight and preventing heart disease.

Anaerobic exercise builds strength by working against resistance (e.g., weight lifting). This kind of exercise can be helpful for strengthening a weak area where you are experiencing chronic pain (i.e., back pain). Many people use it to achieve a more muscular figure.

Stretching exercise (such as yoga) develops flexibility and protects muscles from injury. Edgar Cayce tended to recommend stretching exercises for specific therapeutic purposes. Traditional osteopathic manipulations typically recommended by Cayce often involved stretching.

For most of us, aerobic and stretching exercises are most helpful for health maintenance. Of course, it is always a good idea to talk with your doctor before starting any serious exercise or weight loss regimen, especially if you have been diagnosed with an illness such as diabetes or asthma.

A general exercise program including aerobic and stretching exercises will probably be best for most people. Some of you may have need of specific therapeutic exercises for medical conditions. Your osteopath, chiropractor, or physical therapist is probably the best source of information on specific therapeutic exercises and workouts for your unique situation. Also, as you have heard so many times, talk with your physician before beginning any strenuous exercise regimen to make sure that you don’t overdo it and put yourself in a dangerous situation.