1. Basic Background Information on Your Topic
The topic I chose, was to exercise four to six times a week for eight weeks. I chose to complete this exercise by walking and running in intervals.
a. Completing this task was personally challenging because running/walking on the treadmill is hard on my knees. I have had previous medical trouble with my knees, and this problem was evident throughout the eight-week process.
b. Over 28 million people run weekly in the United States. “Approximately 56% of recreational runners and as many as 90% of those training for a marathon sustain a running-related injury each year(Schubert).” These running-related injuries, in particular, relate to the knees. Knee pain is most common among lifetime runners. There are many factors to consider when evaluating running and the medical troubles associated with running. The age, sex, running volume, particular training programs, and previous injuries component.
c. Running reduces stress by boosting serotonin levels in your brain. Therefore, creating a positive mood. The positive brain impact of running does not stop there. Running also sharpens focus and improves stamina, mental and physical. Running provides an increase in blood circulation and overall increases blood flow to the brain. The immune system improves while running and running also increases bone density. Having a greater bone density helps to prevent injuries. Treadmills give a great cardiovascular workout and help improve heart health. While your heart is growing stronger, your blood pressure is lowering. The primary physical benefit of running on a treadmill is strengthening and toning the calves, buttocks, and your quadriceps muscles. Social groups and connections can be made through running with a group or club. Working with others gives motivation and encouragement to beginners and also experts. d. An unknown author once said the biggest obstacles in our lives are the barriers our mind creates. Barriers are aspects of everyday life; the important knowledge is to how to overcome these barriers. While participating in my behavior change, many obstacles came up along the way. A few significant barriers that impacted my completion of my behavior change are classes, homework, friends, work, and family. i. My friends and family were huge supporters of my behavior change, but they didn’t push me or hold me accountable. I found it easy to put off working out when a friend asked to hangout or a family member came to town. While my friends and family were overall supportive, they didn’t enforce my behavior change. ii. I live in the Guinn Hall dorms on Texas Woman’s University campus. This environment is a safe and encouraging. Walking by the fit and rec to do everyday activities was a huge motivator to accomplish my goals. I can honestly say seeing other people work out while carrying my to-go lunch back to my dorm made an impact on me for the better. I was encouraged to work out and complete my goals for the week. 2. Research on Your Topic a. With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, treadmills are a convenient and effective way to make sure you’re staying active. Treadmills are easy to use and allow people to comfortability to walk on a flat, predictable surface. All aspects of the workout are controllable. The user has the power to adjust and make changes to the workout to what best fits their needs(Tyner). An amazing benefit to exercising with a treadmill is the reduction of depression, stress and anxiety (family doctor). Another main benefit of using a treadmill is weight loss. Combining running with an incline allows a person to reach their …show more content…
Keeping track of the information throughout the 8-week long process was the most difficult part of the behavior change project. Throughout this process, I began to keep track of the amount of exercise I participated in each week, but then I became interested in comparing my weekly Fitbit data. After finding this information to be intriguing, I then began to compare my sleeping schedules over the weeks. Henceforth, I noticed a relationship between which days I exercise to the amount of sleep I acquired the night before. Overall, keeping track of the amount of exercise I completed on the treadmill was harder to me than actually completing the
The topic I chose, was to exercise four to six times a week for eight weeks. I chose to complete this exercise by walking and running in intervals.
a. Completing this task was personally challenging because running/walking on the treadmill is hard on my knees. I have had previous medical trouble with my knees, and this problem was evident throughout the eight-week process.
b. Over 28 million people run weekly in the United States. “Approximately 56% of recreational runners and as many as 90% of those training for a marathon sustain a running-related injury each year(Schubert).” These running-related injuries, in particular, relate to the knees. Knee pain is most common among lifetime runners. There are many factors to consider when evaluating running and the medical troubles associated with running. The age, sex, running volume, particular training programs, and previous injuries component.
c. Running reduces stress by boosting serotonin levels in your brain. Therefore, creating a positive mood. The positive brain impact of running does not stop there. Running also sharpens focus and improves stamina, mental and physical. Running provides an increase in blood circulation and overall increases blood flow to the brain. The immune system improves while running and running also increases bone density. Having a greater bone density helps to prevent injuries. Treadmills give a great cardiovascular workout and help improve heart health. While your heart is growing stronger, your blood pressure is lowering. The primary physical benefit of running on a treadmill is strengthening and toning the calves, buttocks, and your quadriceps muscles. Social groups and connections can be made through running with a group or club. Working with others gives motivation and encouragement to beginners and also experts. d. An unknown author once said the biggest obstacles in our lives are the barriers our mind creates. Barriers are aspects of everyday life; the important knowledge is to how to overcome these barriers. While participating in my behavior change, many obstacles came up along the way. A few significant barriers that impacted my completion of my behavior change are classes, homework, friends, work, and family. i. My friends and family were huge supporters of my behavior change, but they didn’t push me or hold me accountable. I found it easy to put off working out when a friend asked to hangout or a family member came to town. While my friends and family were overall supportive, they didn’t enforce my behavior change. ii. I live in the Guinn Hall dorms on Texas Woman’s University campus. This environment is a safe and encouraging. Walking by the fit and rec to do everyday activities was a huge motivator to accomplish my goals. I can honestly say seeing other people work out while carrying my to-go lunch back to my dorm made an impact on me for the better. I was encouraged to work out and complete my goals for the week. 2. Research on Your Topic a. With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, treadmills are a convenient and effective way to make sure you’re staying active. Treadmills are easy to use and allow people to comfortability to walk on a flat, predictable surface. All aspects of the workout are controllable. The user has the power to adjust and make changes to the workout to what best fits their needs(Tyner). An amazing benefit to exercising with a treadmill is the reduction of depression, stress and anxiety (family doctor). Another main benefit of using a treadmill is weight loss. Combining running with an incline allows a person to reach their …show more content…
Keeping track of the information throughout the 8-week long process was the most difficult part of the behavior change project. Throughout this process, I began to keep track of the amount of exercise I participated in each week, but then I became interested in comparing my weekly Fitbit data. After finding this information to be intriguing, I then began to compare my sleeping schedules over the weeks. Henceforth, I noticed a relationship between which days I exercise to the amount of sleep I acquired the night before. Overall, keeping track of the amount of exercise I completed on the treadmill was harder to me than actually completing the