NUTR SCI 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar
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Exercise: daily activity(mandatory) vs exercise(optional, continuous formal exercise isn"t need, maintenance of weight loss. Weight loss w/o exercise not the best for long term maintenance: exercise, helps you reach nutritional adequately. Prevent some bone issues: exercise is particular helpful for the elderly. S: psychological bene ts with exercise, types of exercises. Aerobic cardiovascular: rhythmic repetitive use of large muscle(i. e legs, back , increase oxygen demand -> increase heart rate, increase energy expenditure. Strength/resistance: increase strength -> increases lean mass -> increases bmr -> helps with weight. Over training (lot of stress and low periods of recovery) -> slower muscle growth: fit principle. Frequency - how often: most days of the week at least, 4x-5x a week to improve, less to maintain, stop applying stress -> detrain. Intensity - heart rate: cardiovascular bene t, determines which energy system, % of max hr. To determine max heart by performing rigorous exercise. Time - duration: atleast 20min, about an hour most days, progression.