The Power of Exercise. Exercise is good for us. Yes?No? Duh? Consider the following:

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The Power of Exercise

Exercise is good for us. Yes?No? Duh? Consider the following:

Physical Activity Movement Energy expenditure Exercise/Sport Planned, structured Focus is fitness progression Difference in concepts

How much? 30 minutes/5 days a week Moderate intensity Can be broken up (10 min x 3) Approx 150 kcal/day Dependant on individual BUT That all was for adults… 60 min of active vigorous activity for children and teenagers!

? TV? Higher BMI and decreased fruit/vegetable consumption Less exercising Higher tiredness, snacking, smoking, drinking Less positive perceptions of self, of others and of quality of life

Physical benefits of exercise Reduces the risk of developing: Obesity Cardiovascular disease Coronary heart disease Stroke Diabetes (type 2) High blood pressure Certain cancers (Colon, breast; rectal, lung, prostate, endometrial) Premature death

Psychological benefits General well-being Better body image and self- esteem Improved general cognitive functioning among older adults

Psychological benefits Reduced emotional distress Reduced anxiety Reduced depression and stress Brings a “feel good factor”

The study that changed everything... Babyak and his colleagues (2000) Three groups (exercise, medicine, exercise*medicine) Results (after 16 weeks): –All three groups improved (>60%) –No significant differences among groups 10 months follow-up –Relapse medication: 38% –Relapse medication*exercise: 31% –Relapse exercise: 9% Not exercising is like taking depressants

What is the BMI?

BMI cont BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for most adults, children and teens

Top 10 Calorie burning exercises Each estimate is for 1 hour of exercising 10. High-impact aerobics = 500+ burned calories 9. Cross-country skiing = 500+ burned calories 8. Racquetball = 500+ burned calories 7. Backpacking = 500+ burned calories 6. Jogging at a speed of at least 5 mph = 500+ burned calories 5. Stair machine = 600+ burned calories 4. Jumping rope = 700+ burned calories 3. Tae Kwon Do = 700+ burned calories 2. Rollerblading = 900+ burned calories 1. Running at a speed of at least 8 mph = 900+ burned calories