Physical exercise

The Effects of Exercise Performed Four or More Times a Week on the Cardiovascular System Introduction Cardiovascular strength greatly correlates with the amount and duration of the exercise that a person performs and can vary depending on the person. Cardiovascular strength is defined to be the ability for the body to send oxygen rich blood throughout the body during physical activities or exercise (Morgan and Carter 10). Cardiovascular fitness or fitness index was created to measure…

that obesity is centered on a lack of physical activity. De Luca and Holborn had previous experience with using behavior analysis principles and schedules to increase exercising for this population. A changing-criterion design has been used in previous studies to shape behavior and allows for the participant’s to start the performance based off of their performance in the baseline control condition. The article explored the use of variable-ratio schedule on exercise with boys were or normal and…

is still of the utmost importance. While people in the general population do have a typical recommendation for a daily diet, athletes require a higher intake of fluids and calories in order to have fuel enough to participate in the high volume of physical activities required of them. Most experts of sports nutrition generally recommend a diet for most athletes that is composed of 55-65% carbohydrates, 15% protein, and the…

to utilize a case control study as means for study question. How does obesity affect the elderly population? I have broadened the question to How obesity affects the elderly population in nursing homes. Determinants such as psychosocial factors, physical activity, diet and predisposing diseases is what I feel is most appropriate to research with the elderly population. The results are measurable as to the effects of being overweight in our aging years. Decreased mobility related to muscle…

obesity has become a nationwide health problem. Approximately one-third of Americans, about 72 million, are considered to be obese (CDC). So, American’s know that obesity can lead to death and other health problems, but they continue to eat and not exercise; therefore, Americans are killing themselves through obesity. Even after being told by medical professionals that they are overweight and need to lose weight, for many, there are too many pounds to lose so…

men. Most men lack the energy to commit to a rigorous exercise schedule and this makes their weight management efforts even more challenging. Attempts to eat in a healthy way are often thwarted by cravings and the inability to break bad eating habits that have been developed…

self-esteem from all the rude comments that they face in the world, whether it is online or in person. Body dissatisfaction can end up with eating disorders, lower levels of exercise, and weight gain. They even avoid medical facilities due to the fear of discrimination. When obese people go to the gym and try to get physical activity, they face disgusted looks there as well. In their shoes, one might feel discouraged and ashamed of what they look like from all the negativity that surrounds them.…

Due to having everything we need wherever we are, like cars, people don’t exercise or walk anymore. They are busier watching their favorite TV show than wanting to be healthy. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) showed that physical activity was strongly connected with weight gain in both sexes. Based on this, people should exercise more to burn calories and stay in good shape (Balentine). Sleep deprivation is another reason. People who sleep…

One thing to note is that atherosclerosis is a normal part of aging, we cannot fully control the build up of plaque within our arteries due to age, what we can do is slow down the process with proper exercise and diet. As far as your risk factors go, I am a tad bit concerned about you getting atherosclerosis. This is due to the fact that you are currently inactive, your mother and father both had coronary heart disease, high triglycerides levels, body weight and your blood glucose level being a…

Between the impaired physical health as a result of the disease or treatments, the impaired mental health and self-efficacy, and the lost sense of control, there’s a far longer battle to conquer when one pushes past cancer. The immense benefits maintaining a physical lifestyle for cancer survivors has been supported through much research, and yet cancer survivors are still a population group that struggles to be physically active on a daily basis. The knowledge of how physical fitness can…