Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Health Belief Model, Bone Density, Exercise Intensity
12 Dec 2012
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Adherence sticking together or faithfully conforming to a standard of behaviour in order to meet some goal. All-cause mortality rates have been found to be lowest in the most fit individuals. Regular exercise can slow, and in some cases reverse, functional losses associated with aging (eg increase strength and functional capacity, reduce probability of falling) Only 18% of women and 33% of men over the age of 65 are being categorized as being active. Chronic exercise has been shown to improve cognitive functioning (eg memory, academic achievement) in high school students and adults. Despite the numerous benefits associated with exercise, many people still do not exercise regularly. 64% of americans were seen as overweight or obese in 2004. Only 10% of sedentary people will ever begin an exercise program. 50% of all people who start an exercise program will drop out within the first 6 months.
