True or False
Perseverance through movement unlocks our own belief in ourselves, allowing us to live out our highest potential
True - through perseverance we build character as people, then begin to believe at our heart level that we have abilities that are far beyond what we think we are capable of.
____ fitness is the utilization of multi joint full body movements to create and generate as much high intensity as possible with an application to everyday living skills
Functional Fitness
What are true motivators for people in today's society to engage in consistent and disciplined routines for enhance the quality of their lives?
Sure! That'll do!
Jake, what's your take?
What neurotransmitter is lacking production that limits a person's ability to move?
Dopamine (according to Chat GPT)!
Jake, tell us more!
At its essence, movement is happiness.
True!
"It is freedom, it is independence, our abilities allow us to access the resources we want to access, spend time with the people we want to and do the things that money can't buy that enrich our lives and the time we spend on this planet which in turn increases that quality of that life and our quality of life is measured in the happiness we say we have. So when you break it down, really movement equals happiness."
T/F - People that do CrossFit have a higher risk of injury than other sports
False - Track and field athletes/Runners in general have a higher injury rate then Crossfit or Olympic lifting
What does it mean to be performance driven?
That works!
Jake, what's your take?
How might movement be used as medicine both specifically and generally for people with Parkinson's disease?
Sure!
Jake, tell us more!
Blue zones are communities identified around the world where strict diets are followed, so the population lives longer.
False - These are communities with the most centenarians, but it is not due to diet alone.
T/F - CrossFit is just a high intensity interval training program
False - Crossfit utilizes nutrition, metabolic conditioning, gymnastics training, weight lifting and throwing in combination with sport. Both competitiveness with each other and ourselves shown in objective repeatable tests that are an indication of fitness performance increasing.
What is habit stacking?
Productivity technique that involves pairing a new habit with an existing one to make it easier to adopt and maintain.
Jake, tell us more!
What is Jake's fitness program for people with Parkinson's Disease called?
Ready Steady Fitness
Our bodies crave movement - we are designed for it.
True!
This one was just to make the men uncomfortable. Sorry Jake.
CrossFit & HIIT workouts are great options for the first half of the cycle when the body has more energy, strength, and capacity for muscle recovery.
What comes first mindset or behavior?
Mindset (according to chat GPT)
Jake, tell us more!
T/F - there are Parkinson's specific movements
True - These exercises focus on big movements, range of motion, balance, edurance, and posture.
Exercise is good for mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
True!
What title does the winner of the CrossFit games assume?
Fittest on Earth
What does movement as medicine mean to you?
Sure!
What is the difference between MS and Parkinson's?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting nerve insulation, while Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily impacts movement due to dopamine loss.