Personal Narrative: Improving Fitness

Walking is a free, convenient, and fun way to exercise. Why not give it a try today?

Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to start walking to improve their mental and physical health.

The athletic training program at my school, many times our supervisor would let us take the lead when it came to treating a patient and diagnosing them. The biggest obstacle I face through this was doubting my confidence. One time as we were on watch during a game, a player had fallen and was in great pain. I was the next in line to go with the trainer to help the player, when we approached I began to feel my confidence dwindle. Yet I knew I had a duty to the player and was able to overcome this barrier.

My mom is a mass pro trainer at Honda. She has been working there for about ten years. She works non stop and loves it. I always hear the comment “ get a job you love”, well she got hers. My mom always told me hard work shows within somebody. She also always made the point that when you start something don't quit and that's one thing that has stuck with me in my whole career.

Unfortunately over the past couple of years you have develop a few unhealthy habits that are slowly taking a toll on your body. Fortunately, you are at a pivotal time in your life where changes must be made. For example, living a more active life style that can yield countless benefits for you and your family. Your current sedentary life style could lead to cardiovascular disease later in life. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S (National Center for Vital Statistics, 2013). Based on this statistic it is important that you start making changes. There are numerous benefits in living healthy active life styles as we get older. Exercise can help you maintain mobility in your body by reducing inflammation in your joints Furthermore the physical benefits in of exercise are

Even before I walk into the gym, I can hear grunting and weights slamming against the floor. As I walk over to the bench, in the air there is the smell of hard work, a combination of iron and sweat. The bench is covered with a layer of blue padding with slight tears starting to form from the constant use. I lie atop the bench and put my hands up and grip the barbell. Unracking the weight, the rough knurling begins digging into my hands, making my callouses even thicker. Drawing in a deep breath, I slowly lower my elbows and as the barbell follows, my chest begins to stretch out. Then, in one moment, tightening my triceps, shoulders, and chest, I press up the barbell as I blow out a constant stream of air while flexing my abs as hard as I can. I have become lost. Lost in the weights. I am no longer thinking about school, my problems, or emotions. I am completely focused on lifting the weight.

In high risk groups and population, walking is the most preferred choice of physical activity as it is associated with reduced mortality and morbidity (Yates et al., 2013. Exercise helps boost your energy, helps you reach or stay at a healthy weight, improves your cholesterol, and lowers high blood pressure. Exercise also helps you sleep better and reduces stress, both of which help control blood sugar. According to (AHA, 2015), incorporating at least 150 minutes per week of moderate–intensity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity in combination with muscle strengthening in your schedule is important for overall health. A 30-minute brisk walk can have a positive outcome and significantly reduce the risk and

I continued my employment at the Pickaway County YMCA after high school, where I have been an employee at since March of 2014. During this past summer, I was promoted to a Deck Supervisor position, and coached the youth swim team, while also teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. When I arrived to Ohio University, I became employed at the Aquatic Center as a lifeguard during the 2016 fall semester. For the 2017 spring semester, I will work WellWorks as a Fitness Center Supervisor, which will serve as a great introduction to my future career of incorporating communication and

My hands are shaking, my skin is covered in goose bumps awaiting this big moment. I’ve been waiting for this moment my entire life, I’ve been working so hard for this moment and it’s finally about to come true. Looking back on my life I realize that the countless hours I have spent in the gym trying to come as close to perfection as I could at the game. It was not easy, but if there is one thing I have learned about life is that nothing worth having comes easy and work has to be required. What if my name does not get called? What if all that time and sacrifice I put in the gym is irrelevant? So what. Just because the you reach a road block that does not that mean you stop chasing the dream. My mindset was that I worked so hard for this dream

Walking around is always a good idea. Promoting your cardiovascular system is critical for having a balanced energy flow throughout the body. Whenever you have free time just walk outside and think about it, you can even walk around your neighborhood if this is more convenient for you. The benefits of choosing to walk whenever your energy levels are low will show up almost immediately as soon as you make the decision to start. You will feel rejuvenated afterwards and will be ready to put the energy towards anything. Walking around is recommended by professionals and I like to walk at my local track sometimes to get a clear mind.

Inactive lifestyle can be overcome by practicing regular walking to improve both mental and physical health.

Research shows that regular physical activity can help protect you from heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, self-esteem, stress, and many other health problems. Daily physical activity, such as a brisk walk through your neighborhood, is not only beneficial, but safe for most people. Starting slowly allows one to stay safe and slowly build their endurance to not only keep their risk for cardiac events, albeit rare, from occurring, but to keep one from being deterred by exhaustion or defeat. Slowly and gradually increasing your level of activity encourages one to keep going as they see their increased and positive progress. Keeping a fitness schedule strengthens your heart muscles, lowering blood pressure while raising good cholesterol and your heart’s working capacity. Within only a short time, the body adapts and

Walking is one of the simplest things we can do. We may take walking for guaranteed but it is one of the easiest way to get in shape and it has so many benefits. You can enjoy walking just in your everyday life instead of driving. Walking has been proven to help the human body function well.

Weight loss isn 't the only benefit of taking up walking as your exercise of choice. Regular walking helps lower cholesterol, cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes, builds bone strength and improves your circulation - all huge benefits to the body throughout your lifetime.

Walking is an effective way to stay fit. If you live close enough to work or school a good solution would be to start walking or cycling. It will only take you a few minutes and do you a lot of good as far as your health is concerned. Driving just a few meters or a kilometer may save you a few minutes but also take a few coins off your pocket. Why not take a walk or cycle. It actually has lots of benefits.