Cardiorespiratory fitness

Staying Fit The definition of staying fit is “in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise.” According to Google definition for staying fit it is stating that physical exercise is needed to be healthy. For example every day I run for 30 min and every 3 months I go to the doctor for a health check up to make sure i’m healthy. Staying fit mean staying healthy if you stay healthy you live longer and there has been studies of not being healthy can take you into a early…

Goal Statement My goal is to create a specific fitness routine that I can follow every week and make it into a habit and part of my life style. I would also like to lose ten pounds over the next six weeks, or at least turn that fat into muscle. Part of my goal is to start walking and jogging at least two times a week for a total of about three hours per a week. I am also going to include a weight lifting portion where I do resistance training at least once a week. I already eat pretty healthy…

It is surprising to know good flexibility of hamstring do more evidence in improving performance rather than as a strong predictor to prevent a hamstring injury. Current evidences have recognized eccentric strengthening exercises moving throughout a hamstring muscle length is more effective in stimulating adequate adaptation to loading compared to flexibility/stretching exercise. Askling et al conducted an identical study in footballers and the result showed that a rehabilitation protocol…

Joint Replacement Miracle How long has it been since you've "overdone" it? An intense workout. Perhaps it ran only a little longer than you would plan. You only got inside the Region, and before you believed it - BAM, you happen to be tender - and not only a little painful either! I am talking absolutely oven up, sore and unhappy. I observed the distinction in my hand discomfort immediately. I could key on a PC all night longer because it was previously and the discomfort was never as…

Everyone in their life experiences a turning point which brings a wide range of emotions. Whether it may be large or small these occurrences change us mentally or physically and shape us into the people we are today. These events in our lives are turning points which cause individuals to better themselves. In the end, these points in life make us learn more about ourselves and our lives, and mold us into the person we are supposed to become. The effects of these turning points stick with us…

Running is a very beneficial and healthy activity for your body. It can boost your mood, strengthens your bones, and improves your brain function. Your mood is improved while running due to the hormones called endocannabinoids, which are released during exercise. Runners generally have stronger bones than non-runners. This is due to the fact that bones, just like muscles, get stronger each time they are used. Contrary to most opinions, rather than causing any injury or wear to your knees,…

What is Red Cord? Red Cord was designed and developed in Norway by a carpenter/gymnast named Kare Mosberg . Sailing was another one of his passions and it shows in the way his equipment operates. He created this system as a means of alleviating back pain. The idea is to improve muscle alignment and functional strength from the inside out by working the body more efficiently. Red Cord will awaken dormant muscles and release constraint in a short period of time. This tool will help you gain more…

Monroe Benson 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise Do you think that working out with a friend can help really help you exercise more often and more intensely? I personally think that working with a friend really helps motivate you when working out. It is a lot more fun having a friend you enjoy spending time with, to talk to when doing a workout you do not enjoy. A friend can also motivate you to work harder and encourage you to go to the gym more often. Research has also shown that…

I have been asked by my manager to produce a written report to give evidence of my practical ability to produce and administer my own health screening procedure and evaluate the results to provide feedback for the client. Health screening is very important to determine the occurrence of risk factors and any symptoms of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases, as well as other health conditions which may be harmfully affected by exercise. Health screening will help develop a specific…

A health change behavior that I took part of in order to improve my health consisted of a ten day exercise program which I managed to complete in the time I was given. For the past two years in college, I had slowly developed into living a lifestyle that involved little to no exercise which I have been slowly trying to change for the better. The one major health change that I believed would positively affect me the greatest was implementing daily physical activity into my life. I structured a…