Exercise Dependence

Many people are under the assumption that kinesiology was introduced to the world in the more recent years. They tend to date its beginnings to when it became the science and subject matter we have come to know today and was introduced in our school systems as a potential degree to major in. Through research and digging into the world’s history I have found the origins of kinesiology to date back as far as 384 B.C. In this paper I will be uncovering the roots of the science we are familiar with today and introduce you to the key players who contributed to the science and fundamentals that encompass this incredible area of study.

The data collected from a survey performed by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System regarding time, frequency and proportion of exercise reports that 58.1% of the interviewees were considered physically inactive; 29.8 % concluded with not having time for exercising. Besides, the statistics showed that there was not much difference between genders as it was almost the same percentage of passive lifestyle; however, there were differences when considering race and age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010).

In this assignment I will be reviewing the different effects of exercise on the body system including the acute and long term using the pre-exercise, exercise and post-exercise physiological data which I collected based on interval and continuous training method. I will also be including the advantages and disadvantages of these, also the participants’ strengths and areas where they can improve on.

A limitation of cross sectional studies is that the design is reliant on data which has been collected for other purposes and methods adopted cannot be controlled or changed. Studies analysed in this aimed to find methods of improving physical fitness and counteract inactivity with the use of pedometers and participants were selected via convenience and volunteer sampling (Proença et al, 2012, Zabatiero et al., 2013)).Thus participants who volunteered were most likely to have been physically active, have greater exercise capacity and thus more willing to take part than those who were less physically active. This contradicts this study as researchers are trying to find a full representation of different levels of physical activities and exercise capacity within the elderly population. This is a limitation as it does not provide full representation of elderly population and does not account for those who have been physically fit but less active. As a result, this study lacks internal and external validity as it has poor generalisability and participants are not fully representative of the general elderly

The Exercise Dependence Scale and Exercise Addiction Inventory allow individuals suffering from exercise addiction to be

For this study one of the top high school Varsity and Jr varsity division in Gwinnett County is used. The teams have a total of 30 students between the ages of 12- 19 years old. Only the top ten students from each team were selected. Legal consent from the school board, the coaches, the students’ parents/legal guardian, and the students must be obtained prior to starting the study. This study will last for eight weeks with four meetings a week prior to the start of the normal practice season. Each session will last two hours and a screening done by a sports physician and a certified strength and conditioning coach will take place in other to determine who is eligible to participate eligibility. Exclusions are made if a player has had an injury or a surgery involving either leg prior the study. The top ten picks are then divided randomly in two groups, group A and group B, with five participants in each. Their age, height, and body mass are collected in a data sheet created on excel. Participants are required to be present for all warmups and training sessions in order to participate in the study. Each group has to have 10 minutes of standardized neuromuscular warm-up, with 5 minutes of submaximal running followed by a dynamic stretch routine consisting of functional exercises:

A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 400 participants. The participants that were chosen were clinically diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and were randomly selected from the Diabetes Australia membership database. Physical activity was defined as exercise done for 30 minutes on 5 or more days of the week (Davies). “Theory of planned behaviour (TPB) questions were used to assess physical activity in the questionnaire. This consisted of 4 questions that asked such questions as subjective norm - other people expect me to exercise for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days of the week; PBC - for me to exercise for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days each week of the coming fortnight is; attitude - for me to exercise for at least 30 minutes each time, for at least 5 days of the week in the coming fortnight is; and intention - I intend to exercise for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days each week in the coming fortnight” (Davies). Personality was measured using the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP). The IPIP was designed to measure the five-factor model (FFM). “The personality section consisted of 50 items, measuring the five factors of the FFM (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotionally stability/neuroticism and

Exercise is a way of life for many whether it’s for fun, to get fit, or just a time consumer. However, a common way many use of exercise is to release built up stress. Not only is it beneficial to a person’s health, but it is also an easy way to grasp a clear mindset. The only downfall of this option is the fact that some get caught up and can’t get enough of the benefits exercise grants them. Exercise addiction tends to distress a range of emotions when a person is unable to exercise. M.K.S., author of Recognizing Exercises Addiction, has discovered that “there is ample evidence that exercise has mood-altering effects” (M.K.S. 1). Without exercising, a person may feel angry, guilty, or anxious. These feelings may also occur when a compulsive exerciser experiences a disruption in his or her exercise routine. Exercise addiction sometimes accompanies obsessive behaviors surrounding the issues of food and weight, as some

Some Symptoms and Signs of Excessive Exercise are continuing to exercise when injured or sick, avoiding social functions to exercise, and firmly adhering to an obsessive and regimented exercise regime. Treatment for Exercise Addiction. Which are refraining from exercise for a period of time to regain a balance lifestyle and identity underlying issues, counseling from qualified treatment professionals on developing healthier coping skills and tools to lead a more balanced life, and training from an exercise physiologist or a specialist when resuming exercise, to assist in determining healthy workout schedule, appropriate duration of exercise and more.

Today at my observation site, I had the opportunity to help several of my supervisor’s patients carry out their exercise routines. During my last observation experience, I was able to become familiar with several of my supervisors patients’ exercise routines. I also learned how to properly execute certain exercises correctly. One example was when I was helping a patient preform lat pulldowns and standing rows. These exercises were preformed using resistance bands and a cable machine. According to my supervisor, this patient was in a transitional period of moving form strictly manual therapy to muscle strengthening. More specifically, the exercises prescribed by the therapist were purposed to build muscular endurance. The muscles being

Physical activity is a behavior associated with obesity. Low levels of physical activity increases an individual’s risk of developing obesity. There are several determinants that influence an individuals’ engagement in physical activity. These can include their amount of active recreation, attitudes about physical activity, amount of TV/video use, and influences from parents as role models related to physical activity and weight management (Kumanyika, 2007).

Szabo (1998) proposed that those addicted to exercise will experience a more compelling withdrawal than dedicated exercisers. A comprehensive manner to distinguish between both sets of individuals may be through the actions and intentions for exercise of the individuals. Exercise addiction between an athlete which is healthy and an exercise addict may be sharing very similar levels of training; the difference is the mental approach and attitude taken by each individual. The individual addicted to exercise is unable to see the real value in unnecessary exercise and is resolute in pursuing his sport despite it being against his best interest.

There was a clear statement of aims in the paper, which were: to isolate key motivational factors for sustained exercise in phase four CR and to understand if both genders share similar motivational factors for exercise. The researchers successfully carried out a literature review, a key part of the research process, and identified an area lacking research (***Insert reference for research process/literature review***). The particular area identified was motivational factors driving participation in phase 4 CR. The gathered evidence will enable the researchers to gain an understanding of the patient’s motivational factors and be able to tailor treatment based on this. As a result, the findings will be integrated to inform the researcher’s evidence based practice which, in turn, will benefit all future service users of CR (insert evidence based practice reference)

Fitness is a billion dollar industry yet obesity is a growing problem in our country. One of the main reasons for this is that people are leading more sedentary lifestyles. The long term benefits of overcoming non-adherence to exercise through behavioral changes is improved overall health, but there are barriers to achieving this goal. The different types of barriers are physical, psychological, social and environmental. Which type of barrier has the biggest impact on adhering to a long term exercise program? It is important to understand the barriers that stand in the way of leading an active lifestyle in order to develop strategies to help people reach their wellness goals. Psychological barriers are comprised of many different aspects that can inadvertently overlap all reasons for exercise adherence. Therefore, psychological barriers have more bearing on adherence to long term exercise than physical and environmental barriers.

With media’s current emphasis on physical fitness, society is showing in an increased interest in keeping up with the trend – a constructive trend when compared to other subjects emphasized by the media. Furthermore, there have been countless reports stating the benefits that physical activity has to, not only one’s physical state,