Different Types of Exercise
HIIT, cardio, weights, pilates and yoga….
There are many different types of exercise, so how do you know which is right for you?
To try and help get you headed in your right fitness direction, here we go through a few of the benefits of each type and how to figure out which is right for you!
Your DediKate membership includes all of the types of exercise we cover here, as well as options for pregnancy, stretching, meditation and nutrition advice – your one stop health and fitness programme!
Types of exercise:
Weights – Also known as strength or resistance training. This type of training is great for building lean muscle, improving bone density (important as we age), weight management, improving your metabolism and all round strength! Another benefit is that it is low impact, and suitable for most abilities. Sculpt Sessions and BOXlift are DediKates weight training workouts.
HIIT – Stands for High Intensity Interval Training. The idea is to work really hard for a short period of time, then have a quick break before going again – making them really time efficient. Like weight training, you will be burning fat after your workout as well as during and they are also fantastic for increasing your cardio fitness and agility quickly. HIIT workouts are great if you get bored easily as almost any type of cardio can be adapted into a HIIT session – think sprints, bodyweight moves like squats or press ups and light weights can also be added. You will find HIIT training in DediKates Power Sessions, Ignite, BOXhiit and Speed Sessions.
Cardio – This is any type of workout where your heart rate is elevated but is kept at a constant level, rather than spiking up and down like in HIIT. Think things like jogging, walking, swimming, cycling or aerobics. Cardio is awesome for increasing your base cardio fitness and as you can often do it outside or with a friend, it is great for your mental health! DediKate’s Steady State Cardio and some Speed Sessions are cardio focused.
Yoga and Pilates – Both are fantastic for increasing balance, flexibility, strength and control. Yoga and Pilates are great low impact options, can be done by almost anyone and are a really beneficial addition to any workout schedule. Try incorporating one of DediKate’s Yoga or Pilates sessions once or twice a week and see if you notice any difference in your ability during your other workouts!
But which type of workout is right for me?
Read on to find out about the 3 main things you should think about when trying to decide!
How do I know what type of workout is right for me?
There are 3 main factors to think about when deciding which type of exercise will best suit you:
- Do you have any limitations – Eg: Injuries, health conditions, pregnant or postpartum
- Your preference – What do you enjoy doing? What workouts give you the most satisfaction?
- What are your goals? – Do you want to increase strength? Are you training for a running event? Do you want to increase overall fitness?
The best type of workout is the one you do! See exercise as being an enjoyable part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle – if you choose to exercise in ways you enjoy, you are more likely to keep it up!
Remember, everyone is different and we are all constantly changing. Just because one style works well for you now, doesn’t mean you have to stick to it for the rest of your life! Be flexible and regularly evaluate your goals and preferences to keep your workouts enjoyable and challenging!
