EXSS3023 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Osteoporosis, Stopwatch, Homeostasis
22 Aug 2018
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Question: what is the proper dose: improve aerobic fitness, increase/maintain strength & endurance, maintain/decrease body weight; fat loss, disease prevention, goals for the exercise program that clients may wish for (when they seek your help) Amount greater than the minimum and still gives the same effect/results. Best practical dose: equidosepotent: equal doses, trade some things for other things (e. g. 60min walk vs. 30min run); e. g. prescribe different (increased) amounts of medicine until hdl* becomes normal & returns to low cholesterol levels; find right dose that gives the right response. Programs & example clients: structured exercise program, 21yo, healthy female, study at uni & working pt, enjoys exercising in groups/at gym, currently not very active. 8 basic principles of exercise prescription (exrx): frequency. Intensity: duration, mode of exercise, rest interval, type of program, maintenance, monitoring. All 8 principles are influenced by/exercise programs are modified by:
