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Two Broad Categories of Exercise व्यायाम के दो व्यापक श्रेणियां

Two Broad Categories of Exercise   व्यायाम के दो व्यापक श्रेणियां   https://www.facebook.com/gyanviyoga/ 1) Active Exercise (a) Isotonic (Dynamic). These are exercises in which muscle contraction is dynamic and the contracting muscle shortens against a constant load, as when lifting a weight. In isotonic exercises, movements are produced by which, tension remains constant during the contraction of  20 muscles and energy is increased. Examples of this type of exercises are weight training, running/jogging, aerobics, and other exercises which involve rapid movements. (b) Isometric (Static). These are exercises in which muscle contraction is static and is taking place with minimal shortening of the muscles. In isometric exercises, no movements are produced but energy is still increased. Examples of this type of exercise are yogic practices such as: Asana (posture), Mudra/Bandha (gestures/energy locks) and Pranayama (breathing techniques). 2) Pass...