KINE 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Life Fitness, Bone Density, Blood Pressure
26 Nov 2018
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Beyond sport the health of muscles determines your quality of life. Endurance is one"s ability to sustain muscle contraction towards movement (how long can you go) (how long can your muscles keep contracting before they fatigue) Strength is the maximum force your muscles can produce. Power strength and speed how fast can you do a muscle contraction. Unrestricted ability to perform daily activities (can"t get out of bed) Ability to cope with emergencies (get out of the way if a car is coming) Reduced injuries and disabilities (stronger muscle the less your muscles will tear) Healthy aging and functional independence (the earlier you being to sustain your. Musculoskeletal fitness the longer it will take for you to lose your independence) Healthy back(strong musculoskeletal fitness will aid in keeping a healthy back) Self-esteem, self-concept and quality of life (appearance and feeling accepted and independant) Musculoskeletal fitness determines your health and quality of life.
