...***** 1 **** ***** ****** ********* ENGL 1101 March 24, 2013 The Effects of Exercise Exercise has countless effects on the human body and it plays an imperative role in one’s overall health and well-being. It provides numerous benefits for both the physical and psychological well-being. Exercise is something that can be done by individuals to help make them feel better overall. People exercise for many different reasons, for example: losing weight, defining muscle tone, or physical and/or psychological disease control and prevention. The most noticeable effect of exercise is weight loss. Daily physical exercise is ideal. However, for some people, two or three times a week can make a major difference over a period of time. Exercise alone does not necessarily translate into weight loss, as one must control what they are eating as well. Any time there is a physical burning of calories that is more than the calorie intake there will be a decrease of body fat. Once a person reaches their ideal weight, defining muscle tone is another great effect of exercise. Exercise makes muscles more proficient and more operational. High intensity exercise with only a few reps will produce strength, size, and power improvements, while low intensity exercise with many reps will produce endurance. The body’s metabolic rate is increased as its need for energy is increased, and the body becomes more resourceful. Muscle tone and muscle mass increase after the muscles tear and reconstruct...
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...Physical Exercise Submitted by Reshma Gupte XII – E Physical ExercisePhysical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health or wellness. It is performed for various reasons. These include strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance and for enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the "diseases of affluence" such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. It also improves mental health, helps prevent depression, helps to promote or maintain positive self-esteem, and can even augment an individual's sex appeal or body image, which again is also linked with higher levels of self-esteem. Childhood obesity is a growing global concern and physical exercise may help decrease the effects of childhood obesity in developed countries. Physical exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute positively to maintaining a healthy weight, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing surgical risks, and strengthening the immune system. Exercise also reduces levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a stress hormone that builds fat in the abdominal region, making weight loss difficult. Cortisol causes many health problems, both physical and mental. Frequent and regular aerobic exercise has been shown...
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...Choline: An Important Micronutrient for Maximal Endurance-Exercise Performance?. International Journal Of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 18(2), 191-203 This review article summarized multiple studies regarding choline and exercise. There have been mixed results on the effects of exercise on choline concentrations, but most individuals experience a decrease in choline concentrations after ultra-endurance and arduous exercise. When measuring the effects of supplementation of choline on performance, most studies increased choline concentrations about what is normally found in the body and...
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...The contrast of diet pills and exercise Stephanie Szlatenyi Would it be a surprise to people if diet pills can cause more harm than good? Diet pills have rapidly become a popular alternative to exercising as the future progresses forwards because they offer quick results that are almost ideal to what exercising would offer. Some people are very self-conscious about how they look, so they want to lose excess fat. While others because they want to impress someone. There are so many reasons. Though at times, people are too fixated on the reasons they so desire that they don't take notice of the effects that each take on the body both physically and mentally. It is easy to be biased about this situation by neglecting the many components that differentiate one from another. It is important to understand though, what these components are in order to see why diet pill consumption has grown in such staggering numbers. While exercise and diet pills contribute to losing weight, the different effects such as nutrition intake, time consumption, and mental effects must be factored in. One of the strongest yet neglected key components that serve to distinguish diet pills from exercise is nutrition intake. Understandably, our body requires nutrition to function appropriately. Nutrition is also used by the body to repair organs, skin, and muscles. Not only do diet pills not provide the...
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...How does caffeine consumption influence physical performance during exercise? Introduction Caffeine consumption has had a significant increase within society, with males and females consuming a daily mean over 170 mg for age groups 31-50 and 51-70 years (equalling over four cups of black tea, or one and a half espresso shots of coffee). Along with approximately one quarter of 51-70 year olds consuming the equivalent of six to seven cups of tea or two to three espresso shots of coffee each day (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2015). Due to this significant caffeine consumption within our Australian society, science has developed an interest in the physical effects that caffeine has on our body in relation to our performance. Caffeine is considered...
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...Research Proposal The Effects of Two Weight Management Treatments On Self-Perception Chellyn Jones English 1002 Columbia Southern University Introduction According to the American Obesity Association, over one-hundred million adults are overweight in the United States (2002). That is approximately one-third of the United States population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006). Weight has a huge impact on the lives of many Americans with regards to health and social acceptance, which effect self-perception. The following article will outline the effects of two different weight management treatments, diet and diet with exercise, and which one improves self-perception most effectively. Many people struggle with being overweight and I believe that if more research is conducted and made available to the public, that information could reduce the sharp incline of obesity in the United States and save some lives from negative consequences of obesity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, deep vein thrombosis, hypertension, pain, sleep apnea, stroke, and many other negative effects. (American Obesity Association, 2002). Strength of Dieting A research survey conducted by Gail Huon, et...
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...& Talman, 2010). The internal environment that our body consists of is made up of blood, tissue fluid, body cell components and our metabolism and its process. Constant internal environment means that the chemical and physical composition should remain within a limited range in order to make it as effective as possible. Keeping the valuables within a limited range not only makes sure that the body’s processes are as effective as possible, keeping the well-being of the whole body and its maintenance up to good standards. Heart rate Negative feedback is a way in which regulation occurs within the body which requires receptors, your control centre and effectors in order to be able to function properly. When key variables within the body are outside the accepted range for any reason negative feedback returns the variable within it’s acceptable range. An example would be if the PH of your blood changes for any reason or you become too hot after exercise so your body tries to regulate those variables back within the suitable ranges by different methods. Blood glucose levels may fall for any reasons and the bodies way of coping with this is to produce liver glycogen which is converted into glucose in order to bring the energy levels in cells back up to the range which it should be within. Our brain and nervous system are involved in negative feedback and play vital roles in controlling the homeostatic mechanisms within our bodies and they also allow us to have a reasonable judgement...
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...The Effects of Adderall During Exercise In modern society where most people have trouble concentrating, there is a group of people that are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although the drug is intended to help students and adults complete daily tasks, it has been recently been discovered to enhance physical performance during exercise. Although there is a lot more room for research, fatigue is the main physical aspect that Adderall is used to combat. Scientists are still running tests to learn more about the effects of Adderall on different aspects of the body. The purpose of the drug is to release dopamine because ADD/ADHD is caused from a lack of dopamine. Adderall also affects multiple body systems such as the digestive system, central nervous system, and circulatory system. The development of Adderall has caused professional sports leagues to set guidelines in the use of the drug during competition and training. Research is still developing around the full affect of Adderall during exercise but there is strong evidence to prove the enhancement of performance. Adderall is a common stimulant that when used properly treats ADHD/ADD in adults and children. The neurobehavioral disorder is more common in the youth, affecting between 3%-7% of school-aged children. ADD/ADHD can result in delayed learning ability, compromised academic success, and suspended maturation if not treated. Adderall is an amphetamine...
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...Exercise and Obesity There are many things that contribute to obesity in ones life. The lack of exercise and proper nutrition has effects on a person’s. When a person is overweight and it is not managed properly over time they can become obese. Obesity leads to other complications in ones life if it gets out of control. There are steps that can be taken to help a person lose weight and get back to a healthy weight. A person can watch the food that they intake then start and maintain a workout routine. The lack of exercise and a proper nutrition could lead to obesity without a proper plan in place. Obesity has different effects on a person’s body. One of the most common effects is diabetes and with that comes added stress/pressure on other internal organs. Also being over weight itself puts added stress on a person’s body including internal organs, joints, and bones. A proper nutritional diet is needed to maintain a healthy weight to avoid the previously mentioned complications. There are good foods and bad foods. There are also good carbohydrates, bad carbohydrates, and the monitoring of calories taken into the body daily. “Quantity adjustments of the diet in terms of caloric restriction is most important for weight loss, more so than quality adjustments. However, quality is important for cardiovascular disease reduction” (n. a., 2012, p. S54). “There are many different types of diets and some are low-fat, low-carbohydrate, and the Mediterranean” (n...
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...Short-term effects The short-term effects of exercise is an increase in your heart rate. In real life, you heart rate will begin to rise before you even start to exercise because your brain realises you are going to work out and releases adrenalin to speed up your heart in preparation for the upcoming exertion. This is called "the anticipatore response." Heart rate will continue to rise in direct proportion to the intensity of exercise until maximum heart rate is achieved. Stroke volume--the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle by each beat--increases by up to 80 millilitres per beat. Cardiac output--the volume of blood the heart pumps in a period of one minute--increases from the typical 5 litres per minute, to up to 40 litres per minute, during strenuous exercise. Short-term changes in blood flow. At rest, the muscles require only about 15 to 20 per cent of the total amount of blood circulating through the body. During exercise the hardworking muscles demand more oxygen from the cardiovascular system, up to 80 per cent. In response, blood is shunted away from the digestive organs, kidney and liver and redirected to the skeletal muscles. Blood flow to the skin also increases. The blood vessels serving the skin dilate to allow more blood to the surface of the body. This helps to cool the body down during exercise.Your body uses by-products of carbon dioxide to buffer the hydrogen ions in your bloodstream. Hydrogen ions are electrically charged particles in your body. The...
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...BTEC 90 Credit/Extended Diploma in Public Services Unit 5 Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle for the Public Services Learner Resource Pack Introduction The human body is a very complex piece of machinery. It is made up of many different systems that work together to allow us to take part in a wide range of sports and everyday activities. It is important that anyone working with clients in the sport and exercise industry has a good understanding of how each of these systems works and copes with the stresses of exercise. This unit will explore the structure and the functions of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and how each of them is affected by exercise. It will also focus on the energy systems and their role in sport and exercise performance. Section One - The Structure and Function of The Skeletal System and How it Responds to Exercise Part 1.1: The structure of the skeleton system The skeleton provides us with a complex framework of bones, joints and cartilage without which we could not stand upright or move. It consists of 206 bones which can be divided into the axial and appendicular skeleton. The axial and appendicular skeleton The axial skeleton provides the supportive structure of the skeleton and is made up of the skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs. The appendicular skeleton is made up of the upper limbs, shoulder girdle, lower limbs and hip girdle and provides...
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...“We have all heard that exercise is good for us, but what is becoming increasingly clear is the sheer extent of its benefits and why it works,” says Andy in his article “The Best Medicine”. According to the author, regular physical exercise is the best free medicine available for all people. Engaging oneself in a regular physical activity helps to prevent some disease. Heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, depression and memory loss are some of the common diseases that we can prevent from occurring by simply doing physical exercise. People should do regular physical exercise in order to be healthy, to be in good shape and reduce obesity and to reduce health care cost. The first main reason why people should engage in regular physical exercise is to stay healthy. A group of scientists in Turkey conducted a research to see the effect of both aerobic and anaerobic exercises. The result shows the advantage of physical exercise for our health. The scientists said, “Regular and effective exercise programs are important and one of the most economic ways of protecting against diseases and supporting treatment as well as improving endurance …” (sevindi, et al. 4). According to the experts, a physical exercise is a very productive and crucial instrument that we all can use to maintain our health in a good manner. When we engage ourselves in a regular physical activity, it is possible to make our entire body well functional and good looking...
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...Introduction I. Calorie Count A. Healthy Calorie Count. 1. Body calorie needs to function B. Unhealthy Calorie Count 1. Effects of low calories on the body II. Exercise A. Exercise with diet 1. Effects on weight B. No exercise with diet aids 1. Effects on maintaining weight loss III. Diet Aids vs. Healthy Choices A. Hormone/ Chemical based Aids B. Healthy Lifestyle What is the best way to lose weight and is there such a thing as a miracle diet? I have asked myself this question many times over the past sixteen years. All though school I was considered the skinny girl then when I started gaining weight it just kept coming. Diet fads are all the rage, and I have tried most of them that are on the market with some results but they never stay. So I started asking myself what is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. I had to come to the realization that there is no overnight miracle and it all takes hard work. In order to achieve a goal weight and maintain weight, miracle diets are less effective than making healthy lifestyle changes. The first thing I have learned along my weight loss search is that calories are an important factor. All diets are based on a calorie count but what is the correct calories a body needs. The calories the body consumes in a day is different for each person. To figure out how many calories a body needs to function daily it is a calculation that includes gender, height, body type, how active a person is, lifestyle, and overall health...
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...Hani Ovadia Introduction Psychological and physical health is greatly affected by behavior, similarly, different patterns of behavior derive from psychological and physical health (Folkins 1981). Consequently, both psychotherapists and doctors recommend to their patients to participate in activities that advance a healthier lifestyle (Bull 1995). The patients are advised to integrate gymnastics of different types in their lifestyle, includ ing among others: aerobics, yoga, kickboxing and Pilates (Howell 2011). Pilates is an exercise method based on gentle phy sical movements integrated with focused mind. The physical aspect is designed to tone and increase the flexib ility of the muscles and joints and also includes developing good posture, balance and coordination. The psychological aspect is based on correct breathing and mental concentration (Field 2009) In this paper I will examine the beneficiary effects of Pilates as a mind and body training method. First, I will describe the development of the method and the uniqueness of Pilates in comparison to other physical exercising methods. Then, I will further examine the physical and psychological influence Pilates has on its practitioners, while referring to research difficulties that arise and I will conclude with my personal opinion. Developing the method The method was developed by Joseph H. Pilates. In his youth, Pilates suffered from rickets and other illnesses, later he became a gymnast and a hospital worker...
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...In this exercise, you will be using a Mind Mapping Template to help you plan your first essay. The first template is a thought bubble template that is more circular thinking. The second is an outline template which is more linear thinking and is more reminiscent of a traditional outline. They both yield the same end result, but the angle of approach is different. Choose whichever one fits you best. Or, if you typically use a traditional outline format, you may continue to do so. The idea is simply to ensure that you use the tools available to construct a coherent and cohesive essay. Copy whichever template you prefer to a Word document. Type over the existing text and fill out each form with one main idea, subtopics, and details of each subtopic. The number of subtopics can be expanded for large papers, and contracted for small ones. The list of details is flexible as well. In general, you want to have a minimum of three subtopics and three details. Mind mapping can also be used as a very effective means for developing presentations, decision making, and planning, among other things. There are a number of websites that present innovative ideas on mind mapping and outlining. Some even offer other templates and free software. Happy mapping! Thought Bubble Mind Map Outline Style Mind Mapping Main Idea – The Importance of Exercise First Subtopic – Exercise makes the...
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