In an unfeasible attempt I will try to cover the extraordinary number of benefits of weight training within this paper. Weight training or also known as resistance or strength training is defined as “involving the voluntary activation of specific skeletal muscles against some form of external resistance, which is provided by body mass, free weights, or a variety of exercise modalities” (Winett et al, 2001). Weight training is effective for developing fitness, health, and for the prevention of disease and injury. Don’t take it from just me it is promoted by major health organizations for example American College of sports Medicine, American Heart Association, American Association of Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and Surgeon General’s Office. Benefits have been found so vital in recent years that these major health organizations have set guidelines for all people from healthy adults to someone who lives a sedentary life style or even elderly.
Along with being able to lift heavier objects, and working longer without feeling tired, there are other healthy benefits that a simple muscular workout can bring to our bodies, and those include, resistance to injuries, higher muscular flexibility and support more stress, increase in energy levels, better health and prevention of diseases. It also very important to have a nutrition diet, and enough rest. Decrease of injury plays a key role in a daily basis. Muscles are able to adapt to physical, and environmental stressors that cause them to develop a trauma from sudden, or repetitive movements. Especially for athletes, due to the high levels of stress they put on their muscles from intense training.
The person I chose to interview was on the “Weight Watchers Diet” He liked weight watchers because your lifestyle of living changes into a healthy one and you lose the weight. Some of the basic premises you eat are fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc. Also having a membership between a meeting membership or a 3 month saving plan online. Although the downside is on the weight,
Anabolic steroids were produced for physicians to prescribe as a medicine to help heal. Steroids help increase protein within cells, which increases the rate in which your muscles and bones heal after a workout or injury. Their are definitely positive effects of steroids. Someone who is taking steroids will experience increased physical performance in all sports and athletic pursuits and will also appear more physically imposing- these being the main positive effects of steroids and the reason that many athletes and civilians use them. Used in small amounts steroids may also have certain health benefits and can be used to prevent swelling of organs such as the kidneys as well as muscle wasting diseases such as muscular dystrophy.
Day centres make an important contribution to community awareness by acting as a preventative measure for problems caused by lack of social contact. Day centres allow older people to continue to lead an independent life by allowing members choice, control, independence and dignity through various activities and events provided. Members have many opportunities to contribute to the life of the day centre, through activities that encourage self-esteem and self-fulfilment. Transport allows the individual to make use of the facilities that are
In order to maintain health it is simple, a minimum of thirty minutes of exercise three to five times per week will help ensure better health and wellness. Introduction Many people are aware of what needs to be done to maintain health. Part of it is by eating right, but the other part is by exercising. In order to maintain optimal health, research shows that a majority of people need thirty minutes of light to moderate exercise at least three to five times per week to maintain a healthy body. What many people do not realize is that exercise plays a key role in how healthy a person can be.
The Physiology of Physical Activity – Why Exercise is Important Joseph Owen Whiters Kinesiology 1 – Instructor Suzanne Witmer Long Beach City College We all know that we should exercise, we all know that being active is good for us, but few of us realize that being physically active is the single most important thing that we can do to improve and maintain our health. In reading the article Why Exercise Works Magic, I found out that regular movement not only lowers the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, stroke and diabetes but that it also prevents certain cancers, improves mood, builds bones, strengthens muscles, expands lung capacity, reduces the risks of falls and fractures and helps to keep excess weight in check. The benefits of exercise really start to accumulate once physical activity becomes a routine habit. The body starts to adapt to the increasing demands being placed on it which leads to increased stamina as we become more fit. For example, the lungs process more oxygen as each breath becomes deeper and the heart pumps more blood with each beat.
Regular physical activity following SCI will decline the risk of cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, increase muscle strength in preserve muscle, improves cardiovascular endurance as well as pulmonary function, (Roberton, Bucks, Skinner, Allison, & Dunlop, 2011). Gorgey As. (2014), reported physical activities and exercise as well as rehabilitation strategies will reduce level of physical inactivity or sedentary lifestyle and eventually increase lifespan among this population. 30 to 60 minutes for twice a week aerobic exercise or strengthening exercise is necessary to achieve desirable cardiovascular and improvement in muscular fitness. In addition, inclination in glucose or lipid profile is the result that SCI patients can get from participate in upper extremity training.
Having great mental health means much to me especially as a young adult. What is mental health? The World Health organization defines mental health as "a state of well –being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community" (Organization). Having good mental health helps me to enjoy my life and also engage in everyday activities whether at home, school, even out with my friends. Having good mental health helps you stay focused and achieve in everyday life.
All of the exercises are specific to ones doing, “athletes should train for the sport they play and focus on the best training activities that mimic their respective sports' movements.” Also the functional training is more recommended for patients rehabilitating after stroke. It has been shown that task specific training yields long lasting cortical reorganization which is specific to the areas of the brain being used with each task. Studies have also shown that patients make larger gains in functional tasks used in their rehabilitation, and since they are more likely to continue practicing these tasks in everyday living, they see better results and improvements in their follow ups. The standard resistance training machines are of limited use for functional training,