Question

Consider the following questions when composing your thread. You don't have to answer all of these but use them as a guide on what to discuss.

1. What is the required amount of time to workout on a daily basis? Do you follow this?

2. Define moderate-intensity physical activity. Do you know if you exercise at this level?

3. List 5 things that aerobic activity can help you to improve.

4. List 8 types of aerobic activities. Which ones do you participate in?

5. What is the only way to increase your metabolism so that you burn more calories after you’ve stopped exercising by increasing your muscle mass -- and this is the best strategy to prevent weight gain as you age?

6. List three benefits of strength training.

7. List four tips for choosing the types of physical activity that are best for you.

8. List three key points to keep in mind for whichever type of activity you choose to participate within.

Answer 1

1)As a general rule, at least 45 minutes of moderate physical activities in a day should be performed for keeping physically fit .

Yes, we follow this to keep us physically fit.

2) Moderate - intensity physical activity is that activity in which the person has to move fast enough or strenuously enough to burn off three to six times as much energy per minute as we can do when we are sitting quietly or exercises that clock in at 3 to 6 metabolic equivalents or METs. Examples :- Brisk walking, Tennis doubles, Playing Bad minton etc.

Yes, we can exercise at this level.

3) Aerobic exercises help to improve the following health issues.These are as follows :-

- It helps to reduce weight .

- Increase our body stamina, fitness and strength.

- It helps us to fight with viral infections by increasing our immune system.

- It also strengthen our heart by keeping the arteries clean.

- It also boost our mind by reducing tension , anxiety.

4) Types of aerobic activities are as follows :-

- Cycling

- Swimming

- kickboxing

- Running

- Walking

- Aquarobics

- Rowing

- Spinning

I participate in Cycling.