Andrew is a 19-year old collegiate running back who wants to improve his performance while on summer break. He has seen muscle development in elite athletes and wants to increase his muscle mass, strength, and power. After talking about training regimen, nutrition, and supplementation with other athletes, he has decided to take several supplements to help him reach his goal. He notes not making quality food choices. He currently resistance trains two to three times a week and takes the following supplements: "mega" multivitamin/mineral supplement,

Which of the following is a benefit of regular strength/resistance training? a) all of the above O b) increase in muscular strength and endurance O c) reduced risk of injuries and cardiovascular diseases O d) improved body composition and weight management

Betty, a 82-year-old woman with no signs of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease would like to start an exercise program because she does not have the energy to take care of her home.  Her children think she should move into an assisted living center, but Betty wants to be able to stay home and take care of herself.  Although she has not been active in recent years, she used to walk 1 mile a day until she developed arthritis in her knee at age 50 y. Describe the exercise program you would recommend for Betty. How would you start?  Suggested exercises? Benefits of exercise? What precautions would you need to consider? What would you do about them? What barriers for exercise to you see? How might you overcome them?

Name three surgical enhancements that are possible that would enhance an athlete’s performance in sport.

Identify 3 activities of daily living that can be inhibited with age if they do not train muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. Why are these everyday movements impacted?

This week, we'll begin our discussion board conversation with the question: In your opinion, How long does it take to get in shape? When answerin consider the following: What factors account for differences in responsiveness of individuals to the same training program? In what specific ways wo anaerobic training improve performance in all-out physical activity?

Please explain in detail  Choose three chronic diseases and discuss how exercise can help prevent and treat each of it.

How else could you represent these data? Glycogen Levels in Calf normal Muscle during Treadmill Reported Effort during Treadmill Running extreme Running 75% heavy 50% moderate 25% light 3 0 3 2 time (hours) 1 2 time (hours) On one graph, with the same x-axis and 2 y- axes On one graph, with effort level on the x-axis instead of the y On one graph, with muscle glycogen level on the x-axis instead of the y On one graph, with the same y-axis and 2 x- axes muscle glycogen level O effort level

Jack is a 44 year old male and he has come to you for some guidance about getting in to better shape. His ultimate goal is to lose 25 pounds over the next year. If he can also tone his muscles, that will be an added bonus. Currently, he weighs 230 lbs. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall, has a body fat percentage of 28.2%, and his resting heart rate is 88 beats per minute. What is Jack's MAX heart rate? a) 132 b) 200 c) 156 d) 176

Explain briefly about 5 exercises each on every components to total fitness and doing exercise for physical fitness components for each will result in optimal health or for facing trouble and diseases. Cardiovascular & Respiratory Endurance. ... Muscular Strength. ... Muscular Endurance. ... Flexibility. ... Body Composition.