V-Fitness and Wellness

A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.  Being physically active improves the function of cardiac muscle and improves the body's ability to consume and utilize oxygen.

http://www.healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/fitness/Holistic%20Approaches%20to%20Heart%20Health%20-%20Exercise%20and%20Fitness.html

According to this article wellness is explained as an active progression of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful life (Kaplan University, 2011). In order to better ourselves we have to make changes in our daily lives, embracing the change, and running with it.  In the fitness world, those changes include eating healthier, being more physically active.  As a fitness instructor I have to make sure that my classes have the three major components of an exercise program, which are aerobic activity, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.

http://www.healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/fitness/Exercise%20and%20Fitness%20-%20an%20Important%20Component%20of%20Wellness.html, 

No matter how long you have been working out, results are very hard to see.  These can lead to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue with your workout.

http://www.healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/fitness/Applying%20the%20Principles%20of%20Exercise%20to%20your%20Personal%20Fitness%20Program.html

Stress and anxiety can affect our health and well-being mentally and physically. The following stress management guide shows different ways on how to handle stress as well as exercises that can release some of the stress we tend to carry on the body.

This was the resume I used to obtain my current job at the Radford Fitness Center.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION.

I have included this video/powerpoint presentation to help you understand a bit more what nutritional supplements are all about and how to use them.

For unit six, I needed to choose three of the topics I have studied thus far that have interested me the most. I picked the following three because to me it is important to know yourself and how to take care of yourself throughout your life span. Having said that, you can do so by utilizing alternative methods such as supplements or herbal remedies. Lastly, as a fitness instructor, I found sports nutrition very important as well. I have included links to the material I used for my classes that I found interesting to read.

• Current Trends in Exercise and Fitness – Aging Well Across the Life Span

HEALTH.GOV. (2015, May 2). 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary. Retrieved May 1, 2015, from http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/summary.aspx

USA.GOV. (2014, June 17). How much physical activity do older adults need? Retrieved May 1, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/olderadults.html

CDC. (2011, February 16). Physical Activity and Exercise. Retrieved from Center for Disease Control and Preventon: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html

Thompson, Paul D, MD, Anena, Ross. PhD & Pesatelto, Linda. (2015). ACSM's New Preparticipation Health Screening Recommendations from ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Retrieved from http://journals.lww.com/acsmsmr/Citation/2013/07000/ACSM_s_New_Preparticipation_Health_Screening.4.aspx

Edward T. Howley, D. L. (2012). Fitness Professional's Handbook. Champaign: Human Kinetics.

McQueen, M. A. (2009). Exercise Aspects of Obesity Treatment. Ochsner Journal, 140-143.

• Vitamins, Herbs and Nutritional

Andrew Weil, M. (2014). Supplements & Herbs. Retrieved November 24, 2014, from Dr.Weil.com: http://www.drweil.com/

Examples of Carbohydrates. (2014, November 14). Retrieved November 23, 2014, from Med-Health.Net: http://www.med-health.net/Examples-Of-Carbohydrates.html

D. Feldman, J. P. (2011). Vitamin D Council. Retrieved November 30, 2014, from What is Vitamin D?: https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/what-is-vitamin-d/#

Beth Landau-Halpern HOMEOPATH. (2012, February 20). MINERALS AND ADHD: part 1– Magnesium and Calcium. Retrieved from Natutal ADHD Solutions: http://adhdhomeopath.com/minerals-and-adhd-part-1-magnesium/

NIH. (2012). What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Retrieved from National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml

Peter S. Jensen, J. R. (2002). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: State of the Science, Best Practices. Kingston: Civic Research Institute, Inc.

• Sports Nutrition

Anne, M. (n.d.). Carbohydrates & Metabolism During Athletic Activity. Retrieved from healthylivingaxcentral.com: http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/carbohydrates-metabolism-during-athletic-activity-4095.html

Contributing Writers. (2015, November 23). Calculate Your Recommended Carbohydrate Intake! Retrieved from Bodybuilding.com: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calcarbs.htm

Mikeski, H. H. (2015). Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition. In H. H. Mikeski, Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (pp. 60-91). Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Quinn, E. (2015, December 31). Sports Nutrition - How Fat Provides Energy for Exercise. Retrieved from About.com: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sportsnutrition/a/Fat.htm