APK 3400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Dancemania Speed, Stress Management, Knowledge Power
13 Apr 2017
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Most people appear to exercise because their body image, an attempt to stay young, and to improve overall quality of life. Of the people who start an exercise program, 50% will stop the program within 6. As medical and fitness professionals, it is our responsibility to understand the underlying psychological effects of physical activity, as well as, be able to understand and educate our clients/patients on the benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. Knowledge is always the first line of defense because knowledge = power. Regular exercise is associated with overall improved psychological affect due to the anxiolytic (anxiety reducing) effects. Factors influencing psychological benefits: (1) acute (short duration) vs. Apk 3400 0001 (2) anaerobic (0-3 minutes, where oxygen is not used) vs. aerobic (continuous for 5+ minutes) (3) resistance (anything that requires effort) An acute bout of exercise can result in reduction of a negative mood state (temporary)
