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What Are The Benefits Of Fitness Training On Your Heart?
When it comes to your heart and fitness training, the two are definitely linked. There are many benefits that can be had from fitness training, not the least of all to your heart. Whether or not you have heart problems, your heart and fitness training go hand in hand for a healthy lifestyle. This is because both your body and your heart will be doing a lot better if you get into regular fitness training routine.
The main thing that is affected with your heart and fitness training is the blood flow. The blood flow will be a lot better if you workout on a regular basis. This is because moving around and getting your blood moving increase circulation. Improved circulation can help with a variety of health problems. Not only that, but it can actually help avoid a lot of health problems before they even start. Besides helping with a variety of health problems, improved circulation can help raise your metabolism. Which in turn can help you lose weight even quicker.
Another benefit to your heart and fitness training is if you have problems with your cholesterol. It has been shown that a lot of people with high cholesterol are overweight. The weight is definitely a factor in the bad cholesterol. By losing just a few pounds it has been shown that you can lower your cholesterol by a few points. Even just a short walk four or five times a week can make a difference. You don’t have to workout very hard and lose a ton of weight; even a few pounds can make a difference. Lowering your cholesterol can reduce a lot of stress on your heart. This aspect of your heart and fitness training is definitely a great one to take advantage of if you fall into this category. Even if your cholesterol isn’t that bad, if it runs in your family you should take advantage of this as well. By starting now you can avoid problems in the future.
No matter what you do, make sure you get a doctor’s advice first. This is especially true if you have heart problems to start with. A doctor can give you some options for exercise that will not put too much stress on your heart. Yet a doctor can also let you know which ones will be best for your heart while still being able to lose weight.
In the end you can see that there are many benefits when it comes to your heart and fitness training. Once you get out there and take advantage of these benefits you will be glad you did. Whether you are trying to improve your heart or just avoid future heart problems, fitness training can definitely help.
Mike Singh
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May 18, 2009 - 12:36 am
Personal Fitness help please!!!!!!!!1?
1. There are three important benefits to the warm up session: (1 point)
Flexibility is increased, the muscle is pushed to its full potential, and the chance of dizziness or fainting caused by the pooling of blood in the extremities is reduced
Aids in the dissipation of waste products, reduces the potential for Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness, and increases the heart rate gradually
Flexibility is increased, the chance of dizziness or fainting caused by the pooling of blood in the extremities is reduced, and the heart rate is gradually increased
The heart rate is gradually increased from the resting pulse, the temperature within the muscles is increased, and the chance of muscle soreness and injury is reduced
2. A _____________helps your body prepare itself for exercise, both mentally and physically, and reduces the chance of injury. (1 point)
3. During the ______________ you should gradually decrease the pace of exercise until your pulse rate lowers to at least 120 beats per minute. (1 point)
4. Your cool down session should include: (1 point)
5 to 10 minutes jogging/walking or 5 to 10 minutes of static stretching exercises
At least 20 minutes of light activity
Floor work: sit ups, push ups and stretching exercises
10 minutes of walking and crunches
5. Select the statement below that correctly outlines the steps required to perform a chest stretch. (1 point)
Stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, your knees locked. Hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. Stretch your arms back as far as possible.
Stand tall, your feet shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent. Hold your arms out in front of you, parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. Stretch your arms back as far as possible.
Stand tall, your feet together, your knees locked. Hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. Stretch your arms up as far as possible.
Stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent. Hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. Stretch your arms back as far as possible.
6. The goal of _____________________ as part of the cool down is to relax the muscles and improve their maximum range of motion. (1 point)
Easy breathing techniques
Static stretching
Light activity
Posing
7. What part of the body is being stretched if you follow these steps?
Stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent. Hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground, and the palms of your hands facing forward. Rotate your hands so the palms face to the rear. Stretch your arms back as far as possible. (1 point)
Chest and biceps
Hips and buttocks
Shoulders and upper back
Triceps and shoulders
8. The entire cool down process should: (1 point)
Last between 5 and 10 minutes
Last between 10 and 15 minutes
Allow the heart to gradually increase in rate
Allow muscles to gradually increase in temperature
9. Which of the following statements is not true when planning an exercise program? (1 point)
Choose an activity you enjoy
Tailor your program to your own fitness level
Don't get discouraged if you don't see immediate results
When you first get started, do not allow for rest days in your exercise schedule
10. The __________can be a combination of rhythmic exercises or a slower version of the aerobic activity you plan doing. (1 point)
Cool down
Warm up
Exercise program
Cardiovascular training
May 18, 2009 - 5:38 am
1. The heart rate is gradually increased from the resting pulse, the temperature within the muscles is increased, and the chance of muscle soreness and injury is reduced
2. stretch or warm up
3. cool down
4. 5 to 10 minutes jogging/walking or 5 to 10 minutes of static stretching exercises
5. Stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent. Hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. Stretch your arms back as far as possible.
6. static stretching
7. shoulders and upper back
8. last between 5 to 10 minutes
9. When you first get started, do not allow for rest days in your exercise schedule
10. warm up
i'm not sure about some of the answers…
but this is what i would put
[and i am usually right lol]
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