List then describe five types of exercises
Isometric:
- muscle contraction without motion
Isotonic:
- movement of joint during muscle contract
Isokinetic:
- specialized equipment, utilizes isometric and isotonic
Aerobic:
- increase in HR and oxygen
- oxygen= main energy source
- cardio
ex: running
Discuss the importance of flexibility training, resistance training, and aerobic conditioning
flexibility training:
- increased ROM
- helps maintain posture
resistance training:
- strengthens bones/muscles
aerobic conditioning:
- trains the heart and lungs to become more efficient in pumping blood throughout the body
Explain risks associated with exercise
- cardiac/musculoskeletal injury
- dehydration
- heat exhaustion/stroke
- hypothermia
Benefits of Exercise
- boost alertness
- improve intellectual function
- reduces risk of health problems
- helps build healthy bones, muscles and joints
Teaching Older Adults about Activity and Exercise
- at least 30 mins of endurance activity everyday if possible
- incorporate resistance
- practice balance
- stretch
Sedentary Is The New Smoking
increases:
- risk of cancers
- risk of heart disease
- risk of obesity
- risk of Type 2 diabetes
- risk of developing depression