Personal Conditioning Chapter One
Physical Activity and Personal Fitness Lesson 1: pp. 4-7; 10-11 Lesson 2: pp. 13 - 17 Lesson 3: pp. 22 - 24 Lesson 4: pp.26-28
Lesson One Physical Activity Physical Fitness Personal Fitness
Spectrum of Fitness _________________________________ Functional Health Ultra Fitness Fitness Fitness
Skill-related fitness Health-related fitness
Benefits of fitness Increased energy Improved strength and flexibility Better heart and lung function Increased bone density Weight maintenance/BFC Better Sleep Better focus, stress mgmt, self-esteem
PLUS…. Reduced risk of CVD, HBP, Stroke, Diabetes, some forms of cancer
Lesson Two Risk Factors for CVD, Cancer, Stroke: Controllable: Sedentary lifestyle, Smoking, Cholesterol (Inflammation), Obesity Not controllable: Sex, Heredity, Age
Attitude Does Matter “I’m not a runner” “Heart disease will never happen to me” “I’m too busy” “I’m not an athlete” “Exercise is boring” “I hate this class” etc., etc.
Fake it til you make it… “Feeling strong feels good” “I feel great when I’m done” “I’ve always enjoyed physical activity” “Looking good makes me feel good” “I like the feeling of sore muscle” “I have to get this credit; I might as well get in shape, too”
Getting Started Know your goals
Commit to working hard
Understand behavior-change theory if it Applies.
Stay motivated: Ask how do you stay motivated?
Today’s Agenda Announcements Discussion/lecture PF Principles Altered Friday class ends at 8:40 Did you bring a lock? Ch 1 Quiz on Monday Slides are on the class webpage Polimelissa.weebly.com Today’s Agenda Discussion/lecture PF Principles Pilates in Studio
Expect roadblocks; plan your detours
F: Frequency I: Intensity T: Time T: Type Exercise Guidelines The FITT Principle (or formula) is a great way of monitoring your exercise program. The acronym FITT outlines the key components of an effective exercise program, and the initials F, I, T, T, stand for: F: Frequency I: Intensity T: Time T: Type
How to activate Core Muscles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byo1ljKXmXo