TIPS
- In order to lose 1lb you must
burn 3500 calories
- Ensure you breath!!
- Exhale on exertion while
performing strength training
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Reduce Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
- Improve cardiovasculare & respiratory
functions
- Decrease depression & anxiety
- Enhance feelings of well being
- Improve sleep habits
- Improve immune function
- Improve quality of life
To Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Sit Sparingly
- Aerobic activity 3 to 5 times/week
- Start off at 20 min & work up to 60 min- Enjoy recreational sports (tennis, basketball)
- Take extra steps everyday, park further away
- Walk your dog, stairs instead of elevators
Muscular Fitness Benefits
- Increase motor performance
- Increase bone density
- Decrease risk of injury
To Improve Muscular Fitness
- Strength train 2 to 3 days a week
- Increase intensity & reps over time
- Ensure you work each muscle group
w/48hrs rest
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