© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter Four: Becoming Physically Fit

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Basic Concepts Physical fitness A set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity Physical activity Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure Exercise (subset of physical activity) Planned, structured, and repetitive activity designed to improve or maintain physical fitness

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Four Components of Physical Fitness 1. Cardiorespiratory endurance Aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise 2. Muscular fitness Strength vs. endurance 3. Flexibility 4. Body composition

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Cardiorespiratory Endurance Ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to process and transport oxygen over a period of time Produced by exercise involving continuous, repetitive movements Examples: brisk walking, jogging, cycling Aerobic (with oxygen) energy production Structural and functional benefits

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Muscular Fitness Strength: Ability to contract skeletal muscles to a maximal level Endurance: Ability to contract skeletal muscles repeatedly over a long period of time Improved by performing repeated contractions at less than maximal levels

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Flexibility and Body Composition Flexibility: Ability of your joints to move through an intended range of motion Body composition: The make-up of the body in terms of muscle, bone, fat, water, and minerals Fitness experts are most concerned with percentages of body fat and fat-free weight

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Developing a Personalized Fitness Program: Key Principles Overload: Placing increasing amounts of stress or resistance on the body causes changes that improve fitness Specificity: The type of exercise must be specific to the outcome that is targeted for improvement Reversibility (regression): “Use it or lose it”

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Cardiorespiratory Endurance Training Factors 1. Mode 2. Frequency 3. Intensity 4. Duration

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Developing a Cardiorespiratory Endurance Program 1. Mode of activity Continuous activity Using large muscle groups Aerobic in nature Enjoyable Cross-train and/or vary activities to maintain motivation

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Developing a Cardiorespiratory Program 2. Frequency (How often should I train?) 3-5 times/week More than 5 times/week will not create further improvement Less than 3 times/week will not show significant improvement

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Developing a Cardiorespiratory Program 3. Intensity (How hard should I train?) Target heart rate (THR) = Between 65% and 90% of maximum heart rate Maximum heart rate can be estimated by subtracting your age from 220 Target heart rate range = (220 – age) x 65-90% Sample calculation for a 20-year-old: = 200 x 0.65 = 130 bpm = 200 x 0.90 = 180 bpm

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Developing a Cardiorespiratory Program 4. Duration ACSM recommends minutes of continuous activity The lower the intensity, the longer the duration should be

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Muscular Fitness Types of Muscular Fitness Exercises Isometric (“same length”): Muscle contraction without movement Isotonic (“same tension”): Muscle contraction with movement against a specific fixed resistance throughout the full range of motion Isokinetic (“same motion”): Muscle contraction with movement against variable resistance through the full range of motion at a fixed speed

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Muscular Fitness: Equipment

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Muscular Fitness Frequency: 2 times/week One set of 8-12 repetitions (10-15 repetitions for adults over 50) of 8-10 exercises Multiple sets could provide greater benefits Sufficient resistance to fatigue major muscle groups (legs, arms, shoulders, chest, back) Training recommendations Isotonic or isokinetic exercises Full range of motion at a slow to moderate speed using rhythmic breathing

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Major Muscle Groups

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Flexibility Failure to maintain flexibility can result in reduced range of motion and injury Two forms of stretching motions: Static stretching: Slow lengthening of a muscle group to an extended stretch, followed by a hold of the extended position for seconds Recommended Ballistic stretching: A bouncing form of stretching in which a muscle group is lengthened repetitively to produce multiple quick, forceful stretches

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Flexibility Training Stretch all major muscle groups 2-3 times/week Should be done following a warm-up Static stretching is preferred over ballistic stretching Hold each stretch for seconds

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Body Composition Measurement of percent body fat is often included in a fitness program To reduce body fat, an exercise program should maximize caloric expenditure ACSM recommends exercise sessions expending calories

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. The Workout Routine Warm-up (5-10 minutes of slow, gradual, comfortable movements related to the upcoming activity; can end with a period of stretching) Conditioning (cardiorespiratory endurance, strength training, and/or flexibility workout following ACSM guidelines) Cooldown (5-10 minutes of relaxing exercises to return the body to a resting state)

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Exercise and Aging Change is gradual Individual differences occur Greatest change is noted in areas of complex function Homeostatic decline occurs with age Stay physically active to slow physical decline

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Changes in Older Adults Decrease in bone mass and changes in bone structure Decrease in muscle bulk and strength Decrease in cardiorespiratory endurance Loss of nerve cells Decrease hearing and vision abilities Decrease in sensory modalities Slower reaction time Gait and postural changes

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Exercise for Older Adults Exercises for younger adults may be inappropriate for people over aged 50 Supervision from a certified instructor may be necessary Physical exams are recommended before beginning a program Well-designed programs should start slowly Recognize signs of distress

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Special Health Concerns Low-back pain Affects 4 out of 5 adults at least once in their lifetimes Mechanical (postural) problems tend to be the main culprit Regular physical activity greatly reduces the occurrences of low-back pain

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Special Health Concerns Osteoporosis Decreased bone mass; may lead to fractures 80% of suffers are women Lower level of estrogen may decrease calcium absorption Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake; weight bearing exercise Osteoarthritis Joint inflammation Common in older adults Often occurs in weight- bearing joints Genetic predisposition is also a key factor Regular physical activity may reduce the risk for osteoarthritis

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Training Recommendations Drink enough fluid before, during, and after activity Wear comfortable clothing that promotes temperature regulation Use appropriate safety equipment

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Effects of Steroids

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Exercise Injuries: Strategies for Prevention and Care 1. Start at a low level and progress gradually 2. If you stop exercising for an extended time, do not restart at the level at which you stopped 3. Listen to your body 4. Follow rehabilitation instructions carefully 5. Develop a preventive approach to all injuries

© 2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter Four: Becoming Physically Fit