Special Populations Flashcards
Biggest priority when training a young person
Using proper form
Age of older adults
50-65
Suggestions for older adults
Remain physically active, remain socially active, maintain self-relance, pay close attention to contraindications
Pregnance Contraindications
Vaginal bleeding, chronic fatigue, abdominal pain, unexplained high blood pressure or heart rate
Type 1 Diabetes
Juvenile Diabetes; lifelong disease that occurs when the pancreas produces too little insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
Type 2 Diabetes
Characterized by the inability of body tissues to properly utilize sugar
Percentage of people with diabetes in the U.S.
9%
Hypertension
The most prevalent cardiovascular condition found in regular exercisers; can be prevented with resistance training, walking, jogging, or cycling
Angina
Chest pain; result of coronary heart disease