Exercise physiology week 4 Flashcards
1
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What diseases are associated with a lack of exercise?
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- CAD and stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
2
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What are 3 components of an ideal exercise program?
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3
Q
What are the recommendations for the amount of aerobic activity per week?
How much aerobic acitivy per week is recommended to prevent weight gain?
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Cardiorespiratory endurance training (Aerobic Activity)
- – 30 min, 5 days/week of moderate intensity (ie: brisk walk)
- OR – 20 min, 3 days/week of vigorous intensity (ie: jog)
• To prevent weight gain, ave. person: 150-250 min/wk of moderate intensity exercise
4
Q
What are the recommendations for the amount of resistance training one should do per week?
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5
Q
What are the recommendations for the amount of muscular flexibility training one should do per week?
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6
Q
What things should be included/discussed when formulating an exercise prescription?
How/when should the prescription be changed?
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- Re-evaluate after 2-3 months, and again yearly
- Adjust based on goals (met, unmet, changed)
- Monitor for disease progression
7
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summary
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