Role of Exercise Flashcards
Obesity
Complex disease involving hypothalamic, endocrine, and genetic disorders, as well as the environment and behavior
kcal
Amount of energy needed to raise the temp of 1 g of water by one degree Celsius
30 kg/m^2
Obesity defined by BMI
30 min 5 day/week
Minutes and number of days per week of moderate aerobic activity recommended
20 min 3 day/week
Minutes and number of days per week of vigorous aerobic activity recommended
60 min moderate-vigorous
Physical activity recommended to manage body weight
60-90 min daily moderate
Physical activity recommended to sustain weight loss
65%
Percent of max heart rate for moderate intensity
(220-age)*0.65
Moderate heart rate equation
75%
Percent of max heart rate for vigorous intensity
(220-age)*0.75
Vigorous heart rate equation
250,000
Annual death rate due to lack of physical activity
Comorbidities
6 effects of obesity in relation to exercise
Improved mood and self-esteem
6 effects of exercise training
Minimize injury potential
Two goals of exercise programming recommendations