benefits of regular physical activity:
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FITNESS & NUTRITION UNIT Why is fitness & nutrition SO important? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCORDl4bqDE. Benefits of Regular Physical Activity:. Brainstorm : In groups of 3 or 4 come up with as many benefits of regular physical activity as you can think of! - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FITNESS & NUTRITION UNITWhy is fitness & nutrition SO important?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCORDl4bqDE
Brainstorm: In groups of 3 or 4 come up with as many benefits of regular physical activity as you can think of!
Select someone to write all your groups ideas down.
You have 10 minutes!
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity:
PhysicalCondition of your body
SocialRelationships
MentalDealing w/problems = Emotions
Increases/Improves: StrengthEndurance Bone Strength/Density EnergyHealth & Lung EndurancePosture SleepLife Expectancy Decreases:Illnesses/SicknessBlood PressureBody Fat
Provides opportunities to meet new peopleShare in a common goalDevelop a strong connection or bond with othersTime to be with friendsLearn about teamworkLearn compromise
Improves psychological well-beingMoodConfidenceSelf-Esteem Self-ImageAlertnessReduces Stress
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Set challenging but realistic goals Choose exercises to best help you reach your
goals Begin exercising at a comfortable level Do a variety of exercises Follow the Training Principles:
◦ Principle of Warm up◦ Principle of Cool down◦ Principle of Specificity◦ Principle of Overload◦ Principle of Progression◦ Principle of Fitness Reversibility
Creating a Fitness Plan:
TRAINING
PRINCIPLES
Warm-up5-10 minutes of easy exercise to warm and
stretch muscles & increase blood flow Overload
Workout must include exercise beyond what is
usually done to gain additional fitness
benefits
Progression Amount and intensity
of exercise in a workout must be
increased graduallyCool-Down5-10 minutes of reduced
exercise to help the heart rate & breathing rate, temperature, & circulation return to
normal
Fitness Reversibility
Fitness Benefits are lost when training
stops
SpecificityA workout shouldinclude a specific
type of exercise to gain the desired fitness benefit
Your Exercise Prescription Very similar to a medical prescription.
A medical prescription will include the name of the medicine, the dose needed, and how often the medicine should be taken.
The exercise prescription is a breakdown of how often you need to work, how hard, the length of time per session, and the type of activity or exercise performed. These factors of exercise prescription are referred to as the principles of training or FITT principles.
Exercise Prescription
The F.I.T.T. Principle/FormulaDEFINITION: Guidelines that help you set up a workout routine to fit your goals and fitness level
Help you get the most out of your exercise program
FREQUENCY Refers to the number of times per week you engage in physical activity or exercise.
HOW OFTEN
INTENSITY Refers to the difficulty or exertion level of your physical activity or exercise.
HOW HARD Target Heart Rate 220-Age
TIME Refers to the duration of a single workout, usually measured in minutes or hours.
HOW LONG
TYPE Refers to the particular type of physical activity or exercise you choose to do.
WHAT KIND
Exercise is planned, structured and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more of the 5 components
2 main kinds of exercise: ◦ Aerobic◦ Anaerobic
Consists of 5 components of Health Related Fitness
Physical Fitness
Body’s ability to perform activity and to meet the demands of daily living while being energetic and alert.
AEROBIC EXERCISE
Anaerobic means “without air” or “without oxygen.” Anaerobic exercise is short-lasting, high-intensity activity,
where your body’s demand for oxygen exceeds the oxygen supply available.
Anaerobic exercise relies on energy sources that are stored in the muscles and, unlike aerobic exercise, is not dependent on oxygen from (breathing) the air.
Examples include: heavy weight-lifting, all types of sprints (running, biking, etc.), interval training, or any rapid burst of hard exercise.
ANAEROBIC EXERCISE
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition
Health Related Fitness - the ability of the heart, lungs, muscles, & joints to function optimally.
5 Components of Health-Related Fitness
• The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during continuous physical activity
• Helps your heart and lungs function more efficiently and improved your metabolic rate
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
Frequency◦ 3-5 times per week
Intensity◦ 60-85% of target heart rate zone
Time◦ 20-60 minutes per session
Type◦ Any aerobic activity that increases heart rate
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
Examples of Exercises to Improve
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance Running/Pacer Jumping Rope Soccer Ultimate Football Biking Dancing Lance Armstrong-Tour de France
◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXPXHK7I1iQ
Muscular Strength The maximum amount of force a muscle can
produce in a single effort
How much you can lift, pull, push
How much power or force can you exert
ANEROBIC EXERCISE
Frequency◦ 2-4 times per week
Intensity◦ Heavier weight with less repetitions
Time◦ 30-60 minutes per session
Type◦ Anaerobic activities such as weight room
Muscular Strength
Examples of Exercise to Improve
Muscular Strength Weights -Max lifting
◦ Squats◦ Deadlift◦ Bench Press
Push-ups Pull-ups World’s Strongest Man
◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mqSqwGJAMg
Muscular Endurance Ability of the muscles to perform
physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
Frequency◦ 2-4 times per week
Intensity◦ Light weights, numerous reps
Time◦ 30-60 minutes per session
Type◦ Any activity allowing muscles to perform a
physical task for a period of time
Muscular Endurance
Examples of Exercise to Improve
Muscular Endurance Weights Running/jogging Swimming Cycling Pilates/Yoga Push-up & Curl-up tests Triathlons and Decathlons Ironman Race
◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEoSdRvJQ0Q
Flexibility The ability to bend and move the joints through a full range of
motion.
Benefits of good flexibility:
◦ Improved Performance ◦ Decreased Injury Risk◦ Reduced Muscle Soreness◦ Improved Posture◦ Reduced Risk of Low Back Pain◦ Increased Blood and Nutrients to Tissues◦ Improved Muscle Coordination◦ Enhanced Enjoyment of Physical Activities
Frequency◦ Daily stretching
Intensity◦ Stretch muscles and hold beyond its normal length at a
comfortable stretch Time
◦ Hold each stretch 10-15 seconds; stretch 15-30 minutes daily
Type◦ Stretching allowing full range of motion
Flexibility
Examples of Exercise to Improve Flexibility
Dynamic Stretching Static Stretching Pilates Yoga Gymnastics Gabby Douglass
◦http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmWICdhvyJw&feature=relmfu
Body Composition Body Composition is the percentage of body fat compared to the
percentage of lean muscle tissue.
A body composition within the recommended range suggests you have less risk of developing obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some cancers.
When we drop below the minimal recommended levels of essential fat, we negatively affect the delivery of vitamins to the organs, the ability of the reproductive system to function, and overall well-being.
Body Composition can be measured in different ways:◦ Body Mass Index (BMI)◦ Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR)◦ Skinfold Caliper Test
Body Composition
Can be done at almost any age throughout life
Can be done at almost any fitness level Some requires little/no equipment Some can be low to no cost
◦ Examples: Swimming Running/Jogging Walking Cross County Skiing Golf Biking Martial Arts
Lifetime Fitness Sports & Activities