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Equipment/Software for Health and Physical Education Ashley White
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Equipment: Upright Exercise Stationary Bikes o More variety of movement o Work more muscle groups o Ride while standing, racing, or sitting
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Upright Bike Comforts health conditions Osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis: * forward leaning position may be most comfortable
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Advantages of Upright Bike Require very little maintenance *keep chain clean and oiled Bike is basic exercise, easy to learn No/low impact exercises reduces risk of injury or strain Adjustable size to fit needs Easy on joints
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Access of the bike Available many nearby places, even in department stores of the mall Ideal costs: some can be purchased under $400 some can be purchased under $150
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Software along with Stationary Bike The Gamebike GB-200: Video game technology Play Station 2 and 3, Nintendo Game Cube, and PC -these types of game are available to plug into the Gamebike
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Active Games
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Benefits of Video Games Keeps mind off of exercise Students become more excited about their workout Motivates students to continue exercise or improve performance
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The Gamebike Other option for equipment Active game playing: ~faster pedal the bike=the better score o Costs vary from $1300-2000 o Teach students how to be apart of an active lifestyle, and enjoy physical activity
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Perfect Your Training! Polar RCX5 Bike Training System Includes: ~full heart rate ~bike speed sensor ~heart rate target zones ~light weight ~fat percentage o Could be purchased at only $20! o Found any local active department
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Turn Stationary Bike into Reality
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Reality Stationary Bike Control steering, speed, drafting, weather, and conclusions Choose any type of course: mountain tails, road race, any type you are up to! Choice of slope percentage for power training
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Other additions to the Stationary Bike Music can also be connected to the equipment if the student chooses not to play the game Indicates an estimate amount of calories to give students an idea of what level of activity they should be at
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Facts 77 year old runner had trouble getting up every morning to go through his routine at work He enjoys playing golf, but could not participate in one of his favorite activities due to joint pain He took off from running and turned to the stationary bike to take stress and pressure or running off his joints He has lost 30lbs, in good shape, and can continue his daily life responsibilities and activities without pain
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Results Students will not even realize they are exercising They will discover new ways to be active The games will teach students how to not give up on their goals for improvement
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