Obesity
The classification of obesity based on body mass index
What is >/= 30 kg/m^2?
Increased age, family history, being overweight or obese and low physical activity levels are examples of this.
What are risk factors for hypertension?
The duration of aerobic exercise training for weight loss and prevention of regain
What is 250-300 MET min/wk or Greater than 60 min per day?
This is the range that SBP much be in to be categorized as Stage 1 hypertension according to the new guidelines
What is 130-139 mmHg?
Five of the health risks associated with obesity
What are diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, cancer, elevated plasma lipids, gallbladder disease, renal disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and gout?
This is the frequency of aerobic training that is recommended for people with hypertension
What is 5-7 days/week?
Resistance training Intensity (of 1RM) prescribed for overweight or obese individuals
What is 60-70% of 1RM?
The body's ability to regulate temperature is impaired by this in patients with controlled hypertension
What is a side effect of antihypertensive medication?
General categories of medication to consider when prescribing exercise to this population
What are beta-blockers and anti-diabetic medications?
This is the rep/set recommendation of resistance training for people with hypertension.
What is 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps?
Meeting these guidelines classifies someone as participating in regular exercise.
What is performing planned, structured physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, at a moderate intensity, at least 3 days per week for 3 months?