Which of the following characteristics is not a component of fitness? Muscle endurance Conditioning Flexibility Muscle strength

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?

describe the role of resistance training in improving sports performance.

Create a transition period for the sport volleyball A Transition Period is the first thing  you should think about when considering an extended period of training. Dividing a longer training period into phases is called periodization. Each period has a purpose. And the purpose of the Transition Period is to prepare you for the harder training ahead.

Provide me with a trending exercise myth or fitness myth about aerobic endurance training. Then provide me with information that nullifies or debunks the myth.

You are a fitness specialist at a commercial fitness center. One of your clients (i.e., a 40 year old male) has been working on cardiovascular conditioning for the past 6 weeks. The work-outs have include 30 - 45 minutes of aerobic activity 4-5 times a week using a variety of equipment (e.g., treadmill; elliptical; stationary bike). When the individual arrived at the fitness facility today, none of the equipment is available, so he asks your advice about completing his work-out by running outdoors. A. The air temperature is 85◦F with a relative humidity of 90%. Would you recommend that he run outdoors? Explain your response. B. Following a 30 minute run on the outdoor track, the individual reports to you that he doesn’t feel well. He complains of a headache, dizziness, and light-headedness. You observe that he looks pale and is sweating profusely. What condition should be suspected? How would you manage the condition?

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

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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?