Benefits of Strength Training Exercise

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Question 1 (Essay Worth 3 points) Refer back to the lesson to read the quote by Marsten. Write a reflective paragraph responding to the quote. Your paragraph should be five to seven sentences. To receive full credit identify two specific phrases from the quote and respond to how you think they relate to your outlook. This question has not yet been scored. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 1.0 points) Which of the following is a benefit of cardio training? Improves the blood circulation. Reduces the risk of heart disease by 20-25 percent. Helps control weight warding off the onset of obesity. All of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) Which of the following types of exercise increase lean body mass Cardiorespiratory Fitness Flexibility Muscular Strength and Endurance Both a and c -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 1.0 points) The best exercises to help achieve weight loss are: Flexibility exercises Flexibility combined with cardio exercises Cardio combined with muscular strength exercises Muscular strength exercises -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 1.0 points) According to the American Heart Association considerations for selecting an exercise program should be: Choose one, which is inexpensive, not costing more than $300. Be challenging to complete. No pain, no gain. Choose one that you are interested in and will be able to easily adapt. Choose one that your friends are involved in. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 (True/False Worth 1.0 points) All diseases can be prevented through proper exercise and diet True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) Flexibility exercises do all of the following except: improve movement of the joints decrease muscle soreness strengthens the heart helps prevent injury -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 (True/False Worth 1.0 points) Cardiovascular disease relates to disorders of the heart, blood vessels, and the lung function. True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 1.0 points) Cardio, flexibility, and strength workouts all have the following similar physical benefit: Relieve stress Increase range of motion Improve the efficiency of the heart Self discipline -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) According to the American Heart Association, regular exercise Improves the blood circulation throughout the body Reduces the risk of heart disease by 20-25 percent Helps handle stress All of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 11 (True/False Worth 1.0 points) Self-esteem can be improved through a healthy lifestyle True False read more...

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I eat a healthy diet, I exercise everyday at least for an hour, and I strength train about 3 times a week. Would whey protein help me build muscle and burn more fat while I exercise? And if so, when should I drink it? I'm confused about it, give me everything you know about it! read more...

Adults who do not strength train lose between 5-7 pounds of muscle every decade. Although endurance exercise improves our cardiovascular fitness, it does not prevent the loss of muscle tissue. Only strength exercise maintains our muscle mass and strength throughout our mid-life and senior years.

During the past few years more and more studies have shown that sensible strength training produces many health and fitness benefits especially for older adults. Key research studies, such as those conducted at Tufts University, the University of Maryland and the South Shore YMCA, have provided a wealth of data on the positive physiological responses to basic programs of strength exercise. Based on presently available research, consider the following thirteen reasons why every older adult should perform regular strength exercise.

Most adults do not perform Strength Exercise, they need to first replace the muscle tissue that has been lost through inactivity. Fortunately, research shows that a standard strength training program can increase muscle mass by about 3 pounds over an 8-week training period. This is the typical training response for men and women who do 25 minutes of strength exercise 2 or 3 days per week, and represents an excellent return on a time-efficient investment.

Research reveals that adding 3 pounds of muscle increases our resting metabolic rate by 7 percent, and our daily calorie requirements by 15 percent. At rest, a pound of muscle requires about 35 calories per day for tissue maintenance, and during exercise muscle energy utilization increases dramatically. Adults who replace muscle through sensible strength exercise use more calories all day long, thereby reducing the likelihood of fat accumulation. For more details visit www.soundbodytrainer.com