NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 35: Tai Chi, Pilates, Strength Training
31 May 2016
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Physical activity decreases risk for many chronic conditions: obesity. Fat mass, maintains lean body mass. Enhances insulin sensitivity, helps with weight control. Improves stress, anxiety, can promote better mental health. Helps maintain mom"s fitness, muscle tone, helps control weight gain. Do canadians get enough physical activity for health: only 45% of canadian adults are physically active. These activities have the greatest effect on your cardiovascular health. Activities that make you breath hardand your heart beat faster: walking, running, swimming, cycling, etc. Do at least 10 minutes in one session. Exercises to improve strength improve muscle and bone health. Doing strength exercises 2 days per weekis recommended. Includes weight training, but yoga, pilates, push-ups, etc. also help build strength. People stick to a physical activity program when. They start slowly and work their way up. They have a variety of activities they enjoy.
