Exercise and Young Adults & Adults EF 310 Unit 4

Agenda Welcome, Review and look ahead DQ#1 What are some barriers to fitness among young adults and adults? DQ #2 How can we increase PA in this population? Recommendations for special populations Case studies Summary and Wrap Up

Welcome, Review, and Look Ahead

DQ #1 What are some barriers to fitness among young adults and adults?

DQ #2 How can we increase PA in this population?

Pregnancy and Exercise Previously active women can typically continue to exercise throughout their pregnancy. Avoid exercise in supine position after first trimester. Take precautions to avoid heat injury. Limit exposure to falling and impact injury Joint laxity increases during pregnancy. Use care with resistance exercise. Avoid exercise where extremes in air pressure occur. Be aware of body’s warning signs.

Exercise and Osteoporosis Risk factors include:  Age  Sex  Ethnicity and family history of osteoporosis  Estrogen deficiency  Low weight or BMI  Poor diet (particularly calcium and vitamin D)  Alcohol abuse  Physical inactivity and muscle weakness  Smoking  Long-term use of glucocorticoids

Prevention is Key Weight-bearing exercise should be encouraged during the formative years in order to promote bone density. During adulthood, exercise (combined with adequate nutrition) can be useful in maintaining bone density. Resistance exercise and impact-loading activity are most useful in promoting bone density.

Exercise and the Female Athlete

Case Studies What types of exercises would you recommend to a sedentary 52 year old woman with a family history of osteoporosis? She is in good health and does not have osteoporosis, but may suffer from osteopenia.

Case Studies Deb is a 41 year old pregnant woman expecting her third child. She is extremely high risk, due not only to her age, but also to complications that she had in her other pregnancies. She had some spotting early on in this pregnancy which has now subsided. Before becoming pregnant she lost 60 lbs! She wants to maintain her fitness/weight loss during this pregnancy. How would you advise her?

Summary and Wrap Up