PFW 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Coronary Artery Disease, Osteoporosis
30 Sep 2016
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20 minutes of vigorous exercise, 3 times a week or 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week: can be done in 10 minute bouts. Resistance training at least 2 nonconsecutive days per week: 8 10 exercises which include total body. Increased muscular strength and endurance: reduce risk of premature death, maintenance of proper body weight. 3: reduction of the risk of coronary heart disease. 5: protection from lower back pain, delay in the rate of aging process, reduced stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-concept and metal productivity, increased energy level. An epidemic of hypokinetic disease is prevalent in our society today. Approximately 250,000 premature deaths occur due to lack of exercise. Hypokinetic disease; obesity, chd, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes are related to inactive lifestyles. College students are showing early forms of hypokinetic disease. The capacity of the body to function at optimal efficiency. Two types : skill related fitness, health related fitness.
