The Key to Having a Successful Exercise Program

As the famous bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, “Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body.” During my 3 years of training, I learned much about what it takes to make an out of shape person to a healthy and fit person with just the right decisions and knowledge. For instance, I learned the importance of consistency, in which in order to be actively fit and healthy, there must be consistency. As a young fitness fanatic, I

Throughout this paper you will find that it is going to be discussing many things. Some of those things are to describe a current health problem or nutritional need that I may be experiencing, four nutritional or physical exercise goals, the actions taken to meet each goal, the anticipated setbacks or difficulties and the approaches to overcome them, the outcomes by which to measure success, evidence of the plans effectiveness by addressing the identified problem or need, and the evaluation of potential health risks that may develop if the plan is not implemented. So basically this paper is going to be about a realistic nutrition and exercise plan that best suits me.

My short term S.M.A.R.T. goal for December of 2017 is to begin a consistent workout routine. Specifically, I would like to keep up with this workout routine long term, but right now I just need to get into the habit of doing this. I have tried before, but I could not keep up with it. I just need to try again with a different purpose to keep me going. To measure this goal, I will complete at least three 30 minute workout sessions each week of December. After completing my Time Management schedule assignment, I know that I have plenty of free time to accomplish this attainable goal. This is a realistic goal, because I have no reason not to be working out. I have no disability and it would make me feel more energized and healthy. One month is an adequate timeframe

The video “The Truth About Exercise” by Michael Mosley presents some of the interesting facts about exercise. To find the best way to achieve benefits with exercise, Mosley talked with athletes and doctors for their advice. He himself also did many experiments to test the results. His findings have some similar points with the textbook’s suggestion. First, people should check their health status and training experience before engaging in an exercise program. Without any preparation, Mosley hurt his leg by performing an activity of the athlete, and he had to confirm that “You can easily hurt yourself if you are not prepared”. Second, Mosley also pointed out the common guideline in exercise, which is the rule of thumb: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity

The Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act requires the Administrator of the FEMA, to planning and coordination with the heads of appropriate agencies, carried out through authorities that created the National Exercise Program. The Nation’s exercise program is national initiative is to improve, test and assess the nation’s preparedness and resiliency. Immediate assessing preparedness against a set of common national preparedness and mitigation priorities, the objectives, the program improves preparedness and flexibility and affects priorities, policies and fiscal decisions. The National Exercise Program serves as the principal device for analyzing the preparedness and readiness of America across the entire management enterprise and homeland

I began the baseline measurements on a Wednesday, timing and recording the length each time I exercised for 14 days. I graphed the results, and determined the average length of each session. With this information, and professional guidelines, I set my goal to a minimum 30mins per session, and at least 3 sessions per week. I determined the goal was realistic, based on the baseline results, and my exercise history. I then implemented the program for a further 14 days, using reinforcers. When I achieved my daily goal, I allowed myself time to play my computer game; and when I achieved my weekly goal, I went out with my friends on the weekend. On the days I didn’t achieve my goals, I did not allow myself to play the computer, or go out with friends.

Gradual progression of exercise time, frequency and intensity is recommended for best adherence and least injury risk.

Specific behavior goal: I will increase my physical activity and stamina by completing a 60-minute work out 5 times a week by the end of the next 8 weeks.

The following goals are desired to be reached by the end of the 12-week exercise program.

Lastly, for anyone who has spent any time trying to figure out a workout routine the schedule that I will be providing is frequency the most familiar with.

After a class discussion about making working out more creative, I made a change in my plan. Rather than doing the same workout each week, I decided to adjust my new behavior to three or more 30-60 minute workouts with a cardio element. The second phase of this experience was faced with challenges, but the update in my plan was helpful. The fourth week I still did not meet my goal, but I did complete one run and another cardio workout. Having my sponsor checking up on me was what helped me over this lag, I did not like telling her I was failing, so her accountability encouraged me to do better going forward. I also begin incorporating friends into my workouts. By the fifth week I was recommitted. I worked out well over thirty minutes three times, two of which were with friends. This week was positive for me, as it showed me that working out could be fun. I believe this shift in thinking was the most valuable lesson during this experience. I needed this new way of thinking because in high school I only ran because I belonged to the cross country and track teams. I felt pressure form my teammates, coaches, parents, and myself to workout. Although it was fun at times, I was doing it because I felt I had to. Now that I am in college, nobody tells me to workout and I am accountable to nobody but myself. Realizing working out can be fun, and adding in my friends, is what propelled my last three weeks. I successfully met my

When looking to start a strength regimen, many people get lost at their first step of time management and not understanding the big picture. Understanding adherence to the goal can make or break a person from the get go. The most important part of any training program and the top of the hierarchy is adherence. Adherence is being able to stick to the program by training smart with in the balance of everyday life and realistic goals. To make the best plan at the same time making a protocol the person can stick to. The next level is volume, intensity, and frequency, which are the most common building blocks for a solid training program in regards to building strength and muscle. These variables are all equally important but it also depends on the specific goal,

According to the action plan I made a month ago, I should have done 30 minutes of cardio exercise 3 to 4 times a week, and 30 minutes of weight-training 2 to 3 times a week for a total of 180 minutes of exercise per week. When I planned my action plan, I was very confident that I was able to keep up with the plan I made. However, I was unable to keep up and looking back, I can think two reasons why I did not keep up with my action plan.

Influencing strategies exercise self-assessment questionnaire show me my areas of strength and needing improvement. The result of this exercise forces you to think of ways to improve strategies. Looking at the scores, and see the actual areas I am strength was quite surprising. This is telling me that I really do now know my worth. The following are my scores.

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