Effect Of Exercise On Health

Among the United States the number of elderly adults is steadily rising, and it is said that the age group of 65+ is predicted to double in the next 30 years. This age group has been linked with a decrease in muscle strength and mass, which in turn, directly correlates to how we function on a day-today basis, mobility, risk of falling, and depression levels. Within this paper, I have chosen to analyze how strength conditioning can heavily impact elderly individuals. As we all know, nothing lasts forever, and over time we tend to put a lot of wear and tear on our bodies. Nevertheless, maintaining a well-oiled machine is key for keeping us up and running. However, there is no one-size-fits-all routine to guarantee this, and thus,

Today's people are not moving enough because technology becomes more common in the world which helps to live easier. We burn off calories less than the past. Moreover, the more we are busy, the less we burn off calories. It means that we are just tired, so we should understand the importance of our health by doing

The short term effects of exercise on your skeletal systems are demonstrated by changes within the joint. Exercise increases the production of synovial fluid which keeps joints lubricated and makes them supple. Synovial fluid production increases the range of movement available at the joints in the short term. Movement of joints stimulates the secretion of synovial fluid, this fluid becomes less viscous.

Patients admitted to an intensive care unit are typically placed on bed rest as this is perceived to be the most beneficial recovery method. Each of the four studies selected used different outcome measures and varying physiotherapy treatment to determine whether exercise intervention is beneficial. The papers have been chosen as the data from each was collected via patient’s medical records and all of the studies are cohort in nature with positive control groups. This made the data more easily comparable, as cross sectional studies were eliminated and none of the papers used a blinded trail or a credible method to randomize the groups.

I have chosen to discuss an article entitled “Is exercise actually medicine.” Since the topic for the week is unique benefits of physical activities, but does not limit us to just discussing exercise, I feel that it is important to discuss that physical exercise can be used as a medication, similar to a daily regimen of Tylenol or Aspirin. All forms of exercises can be uniquely beneficial, I did not want to limit myself to one exercise topic. We are a society that has evolved into sedimentary lifestyles and this thought that exercise can be used as a medication is a unique concept. Let me start with an explanation of what exercise is, how it may help us to gain control of our bodies and finally attempt to convince the reader that many medical

However, in a Meta-analysis on the hypoalgesic effects of exercise, the magnitude and direction of the results has shown high variability as it is depend on the type of chronic pain as well as the intensity of the

The benefits and pitfalls of physical activity in the fight against cardiovascular disease – Evaluate the role of physical activity in preventing cardiovascular disease

Hamish Ashton’s article, “Be active”, indicates that society needs to have the mindset that exercise is required to prevent severe diseases. Ashton’s purpose is to display the actions the Sports Medicine team is taking to better an athlete’s ability and health condition. Ashton has written this article to educate an audience with some knowledge of sports and medical related subjects. To begin with, Ashton raises awareness on three important points: The more people who don’t exercise increase the population’s death rate, the benefits of exercising and how exercising prevents chronic diseases.

In this article, Vincent Gremeaux, provides information on how as humans age our bodies start to degrade and how as we get older we need to develop health habits such as regular exercise and a healthy diet to make sure we live a longer and happier life. He outlines the specifics of exercise that involves cardiorespiratory and muscle fitness as well as flexibility and balance training. He notes that more studies are required on the elderly to provide specific recommendations for this age group but the benefits are gained from a long term regular fitness.

One of the most common diseases worldwide is known to be cardiovascular disease. The heart is a muscle that is known to perform various functions by helping the body get oxygenated blood. The heart is almost the size of a fist of the hand located slightly on the left side of the breastbone. If the heart fails to function properly, individuals may suffer from various symptoms leading to different cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease should be taken seriously because it determines the quality of life. To improve symptoms and quality of life, individuals should enroll in exercise programs or exercise on their own. Exercise plays a major role in the function of the heart. By exercising the heart muscle, there is efficient blood flow.

Tokui and Hirakoba (2007) define exercise efficiency as the given rate of power output in relation to the amount of energy expended in a given time (as cited in Gaesser and Brooks, 1975). Efficiency during exercise varies due to several biomechanical and physiological factors—namely, contraction velocity and the force produced by muscles (Tokui and Hirakoba). Research shows that exercise efficiency ranges differ among the various types of exercise modalities commonly used in clinical and recreational settings (McArdle, F. Katch, and V. Katch, 2010). Measuring exercise efficiency allows researchers to examine which modalities of exercise are most efficient, enabling athletes and individuals in rehabilitation to choose the proper mode of training to fit their needs. During rehabilitation or training, improving cardiovascular function is a essential measure of outcome; thus, doctors, physical therapists and coaches are left to decide which mode of exercise will better yield results based on an individual’s abilities and disabilities (Barfield, Sherman and Michael, 2003).

There are so many definitions of physical activity, for instance, physical activity can be defined as any body movement that works your muscles and that movement requires energy. Others have described the physical activity to be anything other than resting (Addy et al, 2004). A well-known example of or a particular type of physical activity is exercise. Exercise is a physical activity that is well structured and planned. Departments of health and human services have defined physical activity as any movement that enhances health. Examples of exercise include weightlifting in particular for men, going for aerobic classes, sports jogging, and many others.

The use of pedometers and tracking tools for physical activity has allowed me to measure my energy expenditure per day though tracking my steps, calculating the duration of physical activity completed per week and analyzing the intensity and the type of activity I engage in. There are specific guidelines set out for all age groups to attain the goal of the exercising while increasing the levels of intensity and decreasing sedentary behaviors’. This reflection will outline tips and tricks to staying active and reducing sedentary activity. I will identify the facilitators and barriers to exercising through the analyses of my physical activity log while highlighting the strengths and weakness of my physical activity habits. Exercise overtime will improve current fitness; it will increase Cardio respiratory fitness and muscular fitness, decrease the risks associated to chronic disease and improve mental health.1

This paper begins with the exploration into whether or not physical activities can be traced back to the classroom. Participating in sports, represents a form of physical activity. By the same token, participating in classroom activities and completing educational objectives represents performing mental activity. What might not be so common is that physical activity actually produces increased brain functionality (Florida National University, 2014). An article published by the Florida National University (2014), elaborates that individuals who consistently engage in physical activity regardless of age group or gender tend to experience better overall health, leading to increased mental capabilities and cognitive functions (Florida National University, 2014). Given this information, it can be further expanded that the demands of participating in sports activities such as, games and practice, which can be considered physical activity, relate back to increased mental performance that has the potential to emerge in the classroom (Florida National University, 2014).

In today’s society, it takes physical activity and nutritious eating to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle can begin as a young child and continue to develop throughout adult life. Being involved in a sport is a way to keep up physical activity; so why not be in a sport that can ensure positive health outcomes? There are many sports to become involved in, but one of the most rewarding is gymnastics. It is an easy way for children to become fit and learn by adapting new mental and physical skills. Although there are some people that do not realize all the advantages that are within the sport, gymnastics can increase a child’s self-confidence, flexibility, coordination, and overall mental and physical health. These are elements that will forever benefit a child’s lifestyle.