Static or Dynamic Sport

Any exercise is beneficial. The more the better.

Are there differences between different exercises? How would we know?

To evaluate, consider the load of an activity, both static and dynamic.

Static load is the load on your body when you are not in motion. Lifting a weight above your head, for example. Dynamic load is the load on your body when you are in movement. Running, for example.

The body typically meets static loads with anaerobic energy, without oxygen. As you can’t sustain an activity for long without oxygen, dynamic loads need oxygen.

The effect on your body is sustantial enough for you to care.

Activities like golf, are low on both static and dynamic load. Activities like rowing are high on both static and dynamic loads.

So what should you do?

The answer would depend on your current fitness level. I see too many people trying to jump from doing nothing to want to become champion rowers overnight. It is hard for most.

If you are unfit, walk. Slowly increase your pace or load or both.

If you have been doing something for a while, mix up your activity. Walk, run, play tennis or football. Combine weight lifting with high intensity exercises such as a burpee.

If that tires you out, start slowly. Increase your capacity as you build ability.

Rowing is considered by many as the ultimate combination that loads your body. If you need inspiration thing of your ancestors rowing across the world. Yes, I know the workers did the rowing, but nonetheless.

Dont forget the element of fun. Exercise is something you want to do everyday. So depending on your interest levels, find something you enjoy.

Just make sure that it has both a dynamic and static element to it.

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