What Does Exercise Mean?

An exercise is a physical activity undertaken to improve the conditioning, fitness, strength, stamina and improved appearance of the body. In short, an activity undertaken to boost the health of the body is called as an exercise. Exercising helps in strengthening the immune system of the body, preventing the occurrence of diseases, retarding aging, promoting circulation, improving the mental tenacity, and strengthening the muscle tone of the body.  Besides exercising induces peaceful sleep, enhances your beauty and increases the lifespan of the human-being.

Exercises can be broadly quantified into four distinct categories: aerobics (for increasing the blood circulation and strengthening the heart and lungs), weight training (lifting weights for strengthening muscles and joints), balance exercise (for increasing the stamina, balance and exercising the brain and sensory organs) and stretching exercises (stretching exercises, tai chi, Yoga for keeping the body disease free and keeping the mind and body alert). The word can be used as a noun as well as a verb.

As a verb "exercise" can also mean "to put into action", for example: "the angry customer exercised his rights by approaching the consumer dispute forum." The noun form of the word can also mean a set of questions to be done at the end of a chapter or a program that includes presentations and speeches to be given in front of an audience.

An exercise is a physical activity undertaken to improve the conditioning, fitness, strenth, stamia and improved appearance of the body.