"I work out." (Listenbee et al., 2012) Is a familiar chorus line used by the group LMFAO on their "Sexy and I Know It" track. With over 6.4 million downloads in the U.S. alone, this song made its way into many portable music playlists. Whether it's music, a high sense of self-efficacy or essential health benefits, physical activity has a significant effect on body fat.
Be warned there is a difference between exercise and physical activity, both proving to be an adversary to fat. According to The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) exercise is "a physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful."("The Difference Between Physical Activity and Exercise", 2014) In contrast, physical activity …show more content…
Depending on the patients age, health or ability reaching a moderate or vigorous physical activity level may pose some difficulty. For those that can reach a reasonable expectation of physical activity it’s important to discuss the valuable health benefits, differential effects of various physical activity intensities. Expectations of both types of activity should be communicated clearly in order to avoid unreasonable expectations, which could result in people stopping their engagement in regular physical activity due to lack of perceived success of fat loss.
References
Drenowatz, C., Prasad, V., Hand, G., Shook, R., & Blair, S. (2016). Effects of moderate and vigorous physical activity on fitness and body composition. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine, 39(4), 624-632. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9740-z
Listenbee, D., Beck, E., Robertson, G., Oliver, K., Oliver, K., Gordy, S., & Gordy, S. (2012). Sexy and I Know It. Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Retrieved from http://www.metrolyrics.com/sexy-and-i-know-it-lyrics-lmfao.html
The Difference Between Physical Activity and Exercise. (2014). Secondscount.org. Retrieved 21 March 2017, from
Be warned there is a difference between exercise and physical activity, both proving to be an adversary to fat. According to The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) exercise is "a physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful."("The Difference Between Physical Activity and Exercise", 2014) In contrast, physical activity …show more content…
Depending on the patients age, health or ability reaching a moderate or vigorous physical activity level may pose some difficulty. For those that can reach a reasonable expectation of physical activity it’s important to discuss the valuable health benefits, differential effects of various physical activity intensities. Expectations of both types of activity should be communicated clearly in order to avoid unreasonable expectations, which could result in people stopping their engagement in regular physical activity due to lack of perceived success of fat loss.
References
Drenowatz, C., Prasad, V., Hand, G., Shook, R., & Blair, S. (2016). Effects of moderate and vigorous physical activity on fitness and body composition. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine, 39(4), 624-632. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9740-z
Listenbee, D., Beck, E., Robertson, G., Oliver, K., Oliver, K., Gordy, S., & Gordy, S. (2012). Sexy and I Know It. Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Retrieved from http://www.metrolyrics.com/sexy-and-i-know-it-lyrics-lmfao.html
The Difference Between Physical Activity and Exercise. (2014). Secondscount.org. Retrieved 21 March 2017, from