Health and Wellness for the General Population Jeremy Szeluga Rowan University
What is Health? Physical Health - Exercise and Nutrition Mental Health - Social Well being Determinants of Health
Ways to become Healthier Physically Lifestyle Change Eating Healthy Exercise Mentally Small Goals Good Nights Rest Stress Relievers
Why Eating Healthy is Important Promotes overall Health and Wellness Helps Maintain Healthy Weight Reduces Risk of: a)Chronic Heart Disease b)Diabetes c)Hypertension d)Certain Types of Cancer
Control your own diet! ChooseMyPlateChooseMyPlate
Think Smart Nutrition Portioned Meals Small Frequent Meals Balanced Meals Variety
What Kind of Drinks? Water! Light sugared energy drinks after workouts
Portion Control 55-60% Carbohydrates 20-30% Protein 20% Fat
Types of Macronutrients
Bad Nutrition Stay away from Fast Food! Control amount of Fat Intake Control Sweets and Sugar Do not Binge Eat in one Sitting
Why Exercise is Important Helps Prevent Disease Improves Stamina Strengthens and Tones Controls Weight Enhances Flexibility Improves Quality of Life
How Often Should You Exercise? Cardiovascular 3-5 days a week 30 minutes Strength 2-3 days a week Arms, Chest, Shoulders and Legs
Cardiovascular Exercises Running/Walking (Treadmill or Track) Elliptical Bike Stepper Swimming Recreational Activities
Keep Variety In Workouts!
Types of Resistant Training Free Weights Weight Machines Resistant Bands Medicine Ball Your own Body Weight
Things to Remember When Exercising Remember to: Keep Proper Form Target individual Muscle Groups Track your Progress Listen to your Body Properly Fuel and Refuel your body
New to Exercising? Keep it Simple and Easy! Start with Short Term Goals Ask for Help (Personal Trainers) Don’t get Overwhelmed Make it a Lifestyle Choice All Success Stories Have a Beginning
For a Healthy Lifestyle Eat Healthy and Exercise Daily! It isn’t a choice, it’s a lifestyle Baby Steps Support Live Healthy!