Case Study: Take Control Of Your Health And Wellness

Remaining physically and mentally active can have a significant impact on their wellbeing. Exercise such as

Exercise in general has been known to reep many benefits in health of the body, for example the seven components of fitness as mentioned in ‘ABC of sports and exercise medicine, third edition by Sir Roger Bannister’. (Edited by Gregory P Whyte)

Central Idea: Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun.

“Today, it is common knowledge that exercise is the equivalent of a drug that prevents and treats cardiovascular disease (1).” Therefore, it is essential that individuals strive to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week. In today’s society, the end goal of exercise is often physical attractiveness rather than bodily health. The media is oversaturated with unrealistic ideals that push people to work towards dangerously low body weights. These ideals, however can only offer temporary satisfaction. The process of aging occurs in all individuals, regardless of fitness level. Physical attractiveness

the way we are can be challenging and aging, even so much more. Taking care of the physical

Exercise plays a beneficial role for many health concerns in general and improves quality of life

I have several thoughts when I think about the ideal version of myself. I want to be able to make healthy choices in my life such as exercising more often and straying from foods that aren’t nutritional. My one big goal is to be able to run a mile at least without having to stop to catch my breath. Chapter 58 is all about increasing energy. A happy person has positive energy and moments of intense joy help to raise energy levels. Taking care of your health in ways such as eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly, are easy ways to release health and tension. I now try to go to the gym every other day in the mornings. Right after I finish, I usually feel my energy levels increase greatly.

As I get older I will need to focus more on flexibility to protect my bones and joints. I will also need to focus on less strenuous activities to preserve my health. However, I will still need constant physical activity so that I do not get illnesses attributed to a sedentary lifestyle.

Physical Fitness: Continue to workout on your own to maintain a healthy lifestyle and remember the health benefits of exercise and physical activity.

This class has allowed me to refocus on working out and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I will take this back to my unit and stress the importance of maintaining your health. I will show them new ways they can work out in small areas and different types of cardio activities such as the interval run and the fit deck loop. Furthermore, I will inform them that maintaining their health is vital to maximizing their retirements.

EnhanceFitness is a program that has been designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance to the older population (Tomioka, Sugihara, & Braun, 2012). This is a great example of an evidence-based health promotion program for the elderly. EnhanceFitness is an ongoing class conducted by a certified trainer where the elderly can come and participate in up to three times weekly that focuses improving overall fitness and well-being of older adults (What is EnhancedFitness?, 2016). As we all know physical activity has an abundant of health benefits, yet the older population have fears of participating in physical activity. Fear of falling, health problems, and inconvenience are the key determent to the older population in participating in

11. The best way to achieve long-term health benefits are various sport activities and deliberate play activities.

Duranord Veillard, a 108-year-old, wakes up every morning at 5am to do five to seven pushups. (Time Magazine). If a 108-year-old man can do five to seven pushups daily, then any one can perform some sort of physical exertion. Veillard attributes waking up every morning and performing pushups to his longevity. If exercise can have such a positive change on humanity, more people should take advantage of it. Because, exercise brings a multitude of benefits. It helps control weight, strengthen muscles and bones, and can improve moods. Being physically fit is not just a physical state, but also a mental state, it can help keep people mentally stable, and encourage a brighter attitude towards life. It has a greater impact than

To maintain a longer life span the body must be taken care of and well oriented in facts about

The purpose of our health fair event is to educate and encourage older adults to remain active in their daily lives. Physical health is beneficial throughout one’s entire lifespan. Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine will prevent chronic disease, improves their overall mood, and lowers their chances of injury (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 5). As we go through the aging process, our bodies require us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Moderate exercise is favorable for people of all ages. Elderly people living with chronic illnesses can also participate in moderate physical activity. Medical conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure can all be improved by including regular exercise into an individual’s routine (Chronic Illnesses, PowerPoint).