Resistance
What is Resistance Training?
Exercise with intent to improve muscle strength/mass
Define Cardiovascular training
"exercise for your heart and lungs"
Share a type of Physical Activity you would be interested in engagning in this week?
discuss
Flexibility training helps with what?
improve ROM, strength, and mobility
What is one positive benefit Physical Activity has had on you in your life?
Discussion
True/False: Resistance training can be done using just your bodyweight?
True!
Where can cardiovascular training be done?
Anywhere!
True/False: Physical Activity can improve our sleep quality?
True!
Where can flexibility training be done?
Anywhere!
Name 2 benefits of Resistance Training?
Improved Mental Health, Improved BMR, pain management, improved heart health, improved posture, muscle endurance and power, mind muscle connection, improved health management with many diseases and conditions.
Free weights, resistance bands, weight machines
Name 2 different Cardiovascular activities
walking, running, swimming, rowing, biking, fitness classes, any sustained movement, step climbing etc...
How can Physical Activity be used as a form of self care?
discussion
How many major muscle groups should you target with Flexibility training?
All of them!
Name 2 benefits of cardiovascular training?
increased lung capacity, improved heart health, improved mental health
How many times per week should we engage in resistance training?
2-3 times per week, 48 hours in between training each major muscle group
what are the 3 types of cardiovascular training?
Low intensity steady state, medium intensity steady state, HIIT.
Name 2 common barriers to Exercise/Physical Activity?
time, lack of social supports, lack of motivation, fear of injury, transportation, weather, etc..
How many times a week should we engage in flexibility training?
2-3x
Name 2 benefits of Flexibility training?
Improve balance, coordination, strength, lung capactiy
open for discussion
ex: shoulder press, bench press, deadlift, back squat, lateral raise, shoulder shrug, IYT, upright row, etc..
Name 3 benefits of Cardiovascular "Cardio" Training?
Improves lung health, heart health, mental health, increased calories burned, assists in lowering Blood Pressure
Why would Physical Activity be important for you to incorporate more of into your daily routine? What benefits could you experience?
discuss
For optimal results; you should spend how much total time on each stretching exercise?
60 seconds
Name 5 benefits of walking
reduces risk of CVD, weight management, boosts your mood, improves coordination and balance, reduces stress, improves QOL, boosts immune system, etc...