Physical Fitness Research Paper

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1. Physical fitness is good for the human body. Physical fitness allows for better overall health in some ways. Such as physical fitness allows for less injury, better sleeping habits, improvement of body composition, reduces stress, cholesterol, and blood glucose regulation, improves one's immune system, and improves one's ability to mobilize fat as a source of energy. Physical fitness is a slow process. When one does the process of physical fitness they should include family and friends, start slow, set goals, set time aside, reward yourself, and don't get discouraged. Physical fitness is important and should be a part of one's daily life.

2. A regular physical routine should be incorporated daily. In any fitness program one should aim …show more content…

Often, it's a good idea to start with short increments of physical activity then, with time build up to 30 minutes of exercise at a time. Next, after one can perform physical activities for 30 minutes one should set goals for themself. A goal one could set for themself might be to increase muscle mass and strength. Some exercises that increase one's muscle mass and strength include aerobic, strength, and stretching. An example of an aerobic exercise would be a brisk walk, running, cycling, swimming, basketball, tennis, and soccer. An aerobic exercise should be 20 to 60 minutes (duration) at a time, for 5 days a week (frequency). The level of an aerobic exercise (intensity) would be 55% to 90% maximum heart rate. The progression process of an aerobic exercise would be the initiation phase (3 to 6 weeks), the improvement phase (5 to 6 months), and the maintenance phase (plateau in grains in fitness). Some examples of strengthening programs include weight lifting, pilates, …show more content…

When preparing to participate in a half-marathon it's a good idea to plan meals using MyPlate. A good meal for this half-marathon during the day would be to get 1 to 2 gels, drink plenty of fluids (water) and a sports drink. At lunch time (20 hours before the race) eat a chicken burrito, guacamole, water, and black beans and rice. A healthy snack choice would be (16 hours before the race) water and trail mix. A good dinner (12 hours before the race) might be tofu, water, vegetables, and some brown rice. Another, snack at about 10 hours before the race could be vanilla pudding, and banana slices. Two hours before the half-marathon at breakfast eat whole-wheat bagel, peanut butter and jelly, an 8 ounce water, or even a low-calorie sports drink. One hour before the race a good snack is a banana, and a 8 ounce water. Be sure to get plenty of fluids before, during, and after the

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