1. Chapter 14 Health Concerns

2. Cardiovascular Disease Atherosclerosis-narrowing of the coronary arteries. Dyslipidermia-abnormal blood proteins, LDL or HDL These 2 diseases could drastically affect a workout because………?

3. Hypertension “The silent killer”, referred to as high blood pressure. To many adults have a BAD diet and this is 1 factor causing the BP to increase. How could high resting BP affect a clients workout? What are some ways to compensate for this issue with your client?

4. Stroke Ischemic- when the blood supply to the brain is cut off Hemorrhagic- when a blood vessel bursts in the brain Warning signs of a stroke… sudden numbness in the extremities, confusion, trouble seeing out of your eyes, walking problems, balance

5. Peripheral Vascular Disease Atherosclerotic lesions in 1 or more venous blood vessels Risk factors are smoking, hypertension, diabetes, inactivity Lacking blood flow to the muscles

6. Asthma Chronic inflammatory airway disorder involving the lungs The inflammatory responses are subject to things such as environmental, allergens, irritants or stress. As a fitness trainer, what should we be looking for and what exercises would be ones to stay away from?

7. Osteoporosis Low bone mass, lack of calcification or remodeling of bone Affects both men (2 million) and women (8 million) How can exercise actually benefit people with osteoporosis? Is vitamin D helpful?

8. Arthritis Osteoarthritis- degenerative joint disease that leads to deterioration of the cartilage between the bones Rheumatoid- chronic systemic inflammatory disease What would be some good exercises that you could have your client do? Examples……..