PSYC 3170 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 (Health-Enhancing Behaviours) (Can Edi)
11 Feb 2012
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How does exercise enhance health? y aerobic exercise: is sustained exercise that stimulates and strengthens the heart and lungs, improving utilization of oxygen. There is also jogging, biking, rope jumping, running, and swimming, sprinting, and lifting weights. How much exercise? y typical exercise prescription for a normal adult is to accumulate 60 minutes of physical exercise every day to stay healthy, and 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity four days a week. Improved sense of self-efficacy can also underlie some of the mood effects on exercise, because of its beneficial effects on mood and self esteem, exercise has been used as a treatment for depression and for symptoms of menopause. Determinants of regular exercise y adults cite lack of time and other stressors on their lives as factors that undermine their good intentions. Social engineering solutions, such as safety caps on medications, and strict guidelines for occupational safety have added to the decline.
