{"id":23773,"date":"2024-09-08T17:37:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T17:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/lessons\/exercise-instruction\/"},"modified":"2024-09-08T17:37:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T17:37:12","slug":"exercise-instruction","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/courses\/trainer-certification-course\/lessons\/exercise-instruction\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Instruction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Most people know that exercise is good for them but sometimes don\u2019t know where to start. Today, with so many exercise\u00a0modalities, options are more extensive than a few decades ago, and it can be easy to become so overwhelmed by choices that you get stuck doing nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">That\u2019s not the way to go! Any exercise, regardless of modality, and performed correctly, is better than none at all. Every little effort counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Where to begin depends on your goals and the equipment available to you. If you want to run a 5K, then you need to be jogging outside and\/or on a treadmill. If you aim to lose weight, you need a consistent cardio and strength routine. And if you need to increase core strength and\/or flexibility, you might try yoga or pilates yet all modalities can done on BodyFly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">An ideal, well-balanced exercise routine includes three categories of exercise:\u00a0cardiovascular\u00a0activity, strength training, and flexibility. Within these categories, several modalities exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Types of Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">There are various types of exercise, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aerobic<\/strong>:\u00a0Usually the core of any fitness program, it includes periods of continuous movement. Examples include swimming, running, and dancing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strength<\/strong>:\u00a0Helps increase muscle power and strength. Examples include resistance training, plyometrics, weight lifting, and sprinting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calisthenics<\/strong>:\u00a0Basic body movements are done without gym equipment and at a medium aerobic pace. Examples include lunges, sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-intensity interval training (HIIT)<\/strong>:\u00a0Includes repetitions of short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by low-intensity exercises or rest periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boot camps<\/strong>:\u00a0Timed-based, high-intensity circuits that combine aerobic and resistance exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balance or stability<\/strong>:\u00a0Strengthens muscles and improves body coordination. Examples include Pilates, tai chi poses, and core-strengthening exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>:\u00a0Aides muscle recovery, maintains range of motion, and prevents injuries. Examples include yoga or individual muscle-stretch movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The various exercise modalities listed above can be done individually or combined. It is important to do what suits you best and have fun with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Among these categories, one modality isn\u2019t necessarily better than the others. It\u2019s a matter of what\u2019s available to you. Ideally, you can vary modalities when possible to incorporate\u00a0functional\u00a0cross-training\u00a0to benefit your body and mind. But if you just aren\u2019t a runner, you don\u2019t have to force yourself to run. Simply choose other modalities that you enjoy and change your routine periodically to stay challenged and fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Different modalities provide important variety that can help you get results and stay motivated for a lifetime of valuable exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">250+ BodyFly Exercises: A FULL BODY WORKOUT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whether you are a gym expert looking to mix up your workouts or\u00a0just\u00a0a beginner wondering what this octagonal device is, BodyFly exercises are a great way to strengthen your muscles.\u00a0With the right exercises, you can get a whole-body workout with the BodyFly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Also, BodyFly makes a great\u00a0home training tool\u00a0as well, so it has never been easier to get a great home workout, conveniently. And, while each exercise has a recommended difficulty level, the great thing about BodyFly exercises is that resistance can be adjusted for all levels of fitness. Check out the manual and change the angle of your body one way or the other to make an exercise easier or more challenging.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The BodyFly Cable System seamlessly changes accessories to increase exercise variations. View the exercise chart to look at full-body exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.fs.teachablecdn.com\/ADNupMnWyR7kCWRvm76Laz\/https:\/\/www.filepicker.io\/api\/file\/uplCoqQLKs5XxiHjEfXg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"640\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 640;\" width=\"640\" controls src=\"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/44f103d2-8aec-408d-a243-ce76073fe4e0.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Upper Body Exercises<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 720;\" width=\"720\" controls src=\"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InShot_20180611_104431187.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Lower Body Exercises<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 720;\" width=\"720\" controls src=\"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/InShot_20180618_161704969.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Core\/Cardio Exercises<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"class_list":["post-23773","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mpcs-lesson\/23773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mpcs-lesson"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/mpcs-lesson"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"mpcs-curriculum-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mpcs-curriculum-tags?post=23773"},{"taxonomy":"mpcs-curriculum-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodyflyfitness.com\/website_31847406\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mpcs-curriculum-categories?post=23773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}