the single experiments showed that the null hypothesis that fitness training is not effective in reducing depression and improving physical well-being could not be rejected.’ There is generalisation toward the results as each set of results were consistently similar. Due to self- reported measures from the patients with depression who are doing fitness as a treatment component, it was inconclusive as to whether fitness training was effective in the reduction of depression and physical well-being…
) Other literature has shown that survivors are not completely satisfied in psychological components, such as ‘ability to relax/stay on an even keel’ , ‘freedom from anxiety’, ‘energy/zest for life’ and ‘freedom from aches and pains’ and high levels of anxiety and depression are associated with lower satisfaction with health overall for survivors(Amler et al. 2015). These barriers are just as easily reflected for a general population, and to have the additional of components that come with the…
instructing a personal fitness training session for an athlete in a gym. The session involves cardiovascular and resistance training. Questions: 1. You noticed that heart rate increased immediately before exercise (above resting levels). Why is this the case? Heart rate may increase before the start of any exercise; this is due to an involuntary…
When it comes to a training program it is important that every important aspect of it is being acknowledged by our employees to have everyone on the same page. Especially, diversity being one of the main topics that are needed to be talked about in order to continue to have a clear understanding, non-discriminatory working environment where each and every employee can feel safe and be able to do their jobs. As manager of this organization I will be providing an overview on a training program…
been widely accepted that resistance training can be of great value for optimizing health and longevity. Resistance training is designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a muscle group against an external resistance. Although resistance training is often associated with strength and power sports, this type of training is important in building up specific strengths in all sport categories. With the appropriate training methods, resistance training can enhance an athlete’s maximal…
For me, as a kid exercising came in the form of fun and games like playing hopscotch, climbing trees, and running around the play ground with friends. Unfortunately, I eventually grow older and exercising became much more complex. Not only is my body much different from when I was younger, but my interests shifted as well. Workout facilities such as, Anytime Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, and Plant Fitness have become the new playground for exercising. One of the things that doesn’t change, however,…
Touch Football is a high intensity sport that requires specific energy system and muscular group training. It uses several energy systems that require targeted training. In order to train specific fitness components a training program needs to be developed by increasing intensity, frequency, varying type and time of training. To achieve results, the training program needs to focus on the fitness components you are aiming to train. The components that will be trained and tested throughout this…
obesity but it also prevents stress and diabetes, which leads to a long and healthy life. Many people think that exercising means having to do an intense workout, but that’s not true. There’s a lot of ways to exercise. For example yoga, strength training, boxing or something else- find the one exercise that will make you the happiest. Recent studies has shown that 1 in every 3 children are physically active. Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity…
Better Yourself Numerous people don’t understand why some individuals are “crazy” and work out the way they do. They don’t understand why these individuals continue to fit in painful looking physical activities into their schedule. What these individuals don’t realize is that these people have experienced an extreme sense of accomplishment or even major endorphins. People who don’t take time to get in physical activity during the day experience more drowsiness, stress, unhealthy cravings, and…
The Importance of Literacy “Evan call my mom now. I can’t get up!” I screamed while on the ground at the bottom of a stair set. I had taken a nasty spill while jumping some stairs my skateboard and it felt like my leg had been torn into two pieces at my knee. After going to the hospital and being told I had dislocated my knee, I went home on crutches in pain. I had a feeling this would be the end of my farfetched dream of becoming a professional skateboarder. I received a phone call a few…