HSC 232 Study Guide - Spring 2019, Comprehensive Final Exam Notes - Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Muscle
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45% of american adults are not active at all. 8 in 10 are not moderately active. 68% of american adults are considered overweight and obese. The global cost of obesity is 2 trillion. Most health benefits occur with a least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity exercises. The benefits of physical activity far outweigh the possibility of adverse outcomes. Physicians generally do not provide specific instructions for how to exercise. Personal trainers play a vital role in allied health care. Personal training is one of the faster-growing professions in the united states. Develop and implement exercise programs that are safe, effective and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise. Demonstrate and instruct safe and effective exercise techniques. Discuss experience, training style and educational background. Identification and exclusion of clients with medical contradictions to exercise.
