In reality, we should all be doing aerobics, stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises. Here, we list what you need to know about each exercise type and offer examples to try, with a doctor's okay.

“There are four major types of exercise—aerobic, stretching, strength, and balance,” explains Russell F. Camhi, DO, a primary care and sports medicine specialist with Northwell Health.

Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Exercise generally falls into four main types: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Some activities fit into more than one type of exercise; for example, some endurance activities help build strength, and some flexibility exercises also improve balance.