Factors that Affect Fitness Flashcards
Greatest impact on fitness
Sedentary lifestyle (very little physical activity)
Genetics dictate
40% of uncontrollable, hereditary factors
Basic factors that impact fitness
Genetics, age & sex
Stress
Nutrition
Activity levels
Educational, economic factors
Environmental factors
Social factors
Physical activity positively affects overall quality of life via
Increased psychological well being, function and stress levels
Improved perceived function allows older individuals to
Complete daily living activities and remain independent longer
Predominant cause of premature death in developed nations
Controllable disease
Without proper acclimation, novice exercisers have increased risk for:
Muscle/tendon strains
Ligament sprains/tears
Fractures
Lower extremity injuries reported most
Ankle, knee & foot
Hyponatremia
Low sodium concentration (<135 mmol/L); excessive water intake, most common in endurance activity
Rhabdomyolysis
Destruction of muscle tissue and release of protein into blood stream; potentially life threatening, can cause organ failure
Hyperthermia
Above normal body temperature levels leads to heat related illnesses: heat cramps, exhaustion, stroke
Hypothermia
Decreased body temperature leads to diminished neuromuscular control, frostbite and death
Hypo/hyperglycemia
Low/high blood glucose levels; associated with diabetic conditions and poor nutritional habits
Common jogging injuries
Torn cartilage, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints
Common cycling injuries
Ulnar nerve palsies, ischial bursitis, achilles tendonitis, lower back pain
