HHS 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Long-Distance Running, Apple Watch, Skeletal Muscle
12 Feb 2018
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On average, most students spend 7-10 hours per day sitting. 86% of the work force sits for 7. 7 hours of the day. Taking frequent standing, walking or stretching breaks help: decrease body fat levels, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and increase intellectual fluidity. Physical activity: movement of skeletal muscle that requires energy. Exercise: movement that is planned and structured (maintaining or improving fitness) Physical fitness: exercise with your body adapting to demands. 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardio per week. 75 minutes of vigorous intensity cardio per week. Moderate pa: 50%-70% of minimum heart rate (mhr) Cardiorespiratory endurance: take in enough air and oxygenate your blood. Muscular endurance: repeated motion or holding something that requires strength. Muscular strength: one full repetition while holding the maximum weight. Progressive overload: adapting to the dose of exercise. Fitt principle: frequency (how often), intensity (how difficult), time (how long? and type (mode of activity: running, swimming, etc. )
