NUTR 3070 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Physical Fitness, Body Composition, Mental Chronometry
11 May 2020
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Brisk (not fast, but not slow) walking. **between 3-6 mets, an additional 10 steps/min is equivalent to one more met. Exercise prescription for healthy adults (for fitness reasons) Physical fitness: health-related physical fitness components, cardiorespiratory endurance or fitness, moderate to vigorous pa for a long time (aerobic, body composition. Based on: current level of pa, presence of signs or symptoms and/or known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease. I. e. , pain during exercise: desired exercise intensity, light, moderate, vigorous. Medical clearance usually comes from health care professional, however you sometimes do self-screening. Physical activity readiness questionnaire (par-q+: 7 general health qs. If no to all qs, cleared for pa: advised to consult a qualified exercise professional to develop a pa plan. If yes to 1+ qs, follow-up qs about medical conditions: seek more info by consulting with doctor or qualified exercise professional.
