Physical exercises can be classified as aerobic, anaerobic and flexibility exercises depending on their overall effects on the human body.

Aerobic exercise is any physical activity that uses large muscle groups and causes the body to use more oxygen than at rest. The purpose of aerobic exercise is to increase cardiovascular endurance. Examples of aerobic exercise are running, cycling, swimming, brisk walking, jumping rope, rowing, dancing, playing tennis, continuous training, and long-distance running.

Anaerobic exercise includes strength and resistance training. Anaerobic exercise increases the muscle mass and strengthens the muscles of the person; It can also improve bone density, balance and coordination. Examples of strength exercises are push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, squats, bench presses. Anaerobic exercise also includes weight training, functional training, eccentric training, interval training, sprinting, and high-intensity interval training that increases short-term muscle strength.

Flexibility exercises stretch and lengthen the muscles. Activities such as stretching and relaxing help increase joint flexibility and keep muscles flexible. The goal of flexibility exercises is to reduce the likelihood of injury by improving range of motion.