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physical exercises are classified, based on the following.


 * 1) SpeeedSpeed [sic] of execution of movement.
 * 2) Types of muscular contraction the muscle undergo
 * 3) Load on the muscle and range of movement.

1. Based .on speed: the exercise can be divided in to three.

SPEED EXERCISE: Any exercise can be done faster than its normal speed. This will produce greater intensity of work within a short time. This may result in development of speed endurance to the exercised muscle or muscles groups.

STRETCHING: Exercises that are done with slow speed toward a/ terminal position and pose/position of the body is held for 6 seconds to 12 seconds or even to a few minutes depending on the exercise is known stretching Exercises.