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TYPES OF EXERCISE Moderate exercise Your heart rate increases, but you should be able to maintain a conversation (it’s called the ‘talk test’). This type of exercise includes walking, biking slowly, doubles tennis and doing housework.
High-intensity exercise Also known as vigorous exercise, this includes energetic dancing, running, swimming, martial arts, cycling fast, basketball, netball, football and singles tennis.
Strength training “Physica l ac encoura tivity release o ges the brain ch f feel-good em endorph icals called ins that m ake you feel happier”
Three times a week you should engage in activities that strengthen muscle and bone. These include tug-of-war, weight-training, sit-ups, press- ups, gymnastics or rock climbing.