As with all aspects of our day to day life Ayurveda has guidelines for the type of exercise that suits your constitution and even the time of day that is best.
For years I was running every day come rain or shine and not listening to my body when all it needed was me treating it a little kinder. Having studied this incredible science I now realize that for my unique constitution I benefit from gentler movement, long walks, bike rides and yoga. Don’t get me wrong I still enjoy a run but I seem to be able to tune into when it’s needed.
Kapha predominant types benefit from more strenuous exercise, they tend to have strong bodies and a run is ideal for them, ideally in the morning when Kapha is higher in the environment. Pitta types would tend to opt for fast paced competitive sports but they benefit from more cooling exercise, ideally swimming in the late afternoon. Vata types would crave vigorous exercise but they benefit from being kinder to their bodies and opting for long walks and gentle yoga in the evening.
Whatever your constitution the best exercise is that which you enjoy and that you do consistently.
