Physical Activity Flashcards
What is meant by physical fitness?
Measurable state
What is meant by physical activity?
any movement(skeletal muscle movements that require energy)
What is meant by physical exercise?
Planned activity - physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive and aims to improve one or more components of physical fitness
Exercise is a subset of _____?
Physical activity
Where does the most of our energy expenditure go?
Resting metabolic rate - what it takes to run our bodies
What is second most source of our energy expenditure?
NEAT(Non exercise activity thermogenesis)
What are adaptations to CV function with physical activity?
Increased total blood volume
Increased ventricular compliance
Increased venous return
Increased contractility
Increased EDVolume
Increased EF
Increased Stroke Volume
Increased CO
Increased effectiveness of cardiac output distribution
Optimized peripheral blood flow
Increased blood flow to active muscle
Decreased resting heart rate
What increase in met lead to what percent reduction in VAT?
Increase in 1 met per week led to 4% reduction of VAT
How does physical activity affect hunger and satiety hormones?
Ghrelin is suppressed and satiety hormones, esp PYY is elevated in response to acute bouts of mod to high intensity exercise(during and immediately after for short term)
How many americans meet physical activity guidelines?
<25%
How many kcal/kg/day do you have to burn to prevent weight regain?
11-12 kcal/kg/day
What is important for remission of diabetes?
Exercise
What is the average number of steps per day for US adults?
<5000
What is the number of steps that is considered low active?
5000-7500
What is the number of steps that is considered somewhat active?
7500-10,000
What is the number of steps that is considered active?
> 10,000
How many hours of sitting per day is considered inactive?
> =6
Female college students who sat => 7.5 hours per day had how many fold times for risk of obesity?
10
How much screen time should kids be allowed if in active weight mgmt program?
<=1 hour
Which patients might need CV evaluation with exercise stress test prior to starting exercise program?
If non exerciser, with cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease and/or signs/symptoms that suggest these diseases.
What is an effective way to reduce knee -joint loads in adults facing obesity when it comes to exercise?
Walk at slower speeds
What is a way to exercise to rehave OA knee?
Exercising with wider pedal stance
What should be part of physical activity prescription?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Enjoyment
How do you know if you are doing moderate exercise?
Starting to get challenging
Conversation takes a little effort
How do you know if you are doing vigorous exercise?
Challenging
Conversation difficult
What are some ways to measure intensity?
Heart rate
Perceived exertion
Talk Test
Accelerometers
How do you calculate the heart rate needed for moderate intensity exercise?
220 minus age x (64-76%)