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Exercise is fundamental to healthy living. Ask questions here about types of exercise and developing exercise habits in your life.

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What are the benefits of muscular strength?

Basically, the more endured your muscles are the faster, and longer they can go. Do you ever wonder why the extremely muscular men aren't as toned as the other men? Because they do loads of weight, and less reps. If you want to look TONED, get your muscular indurance very high. The more reps you do with lighter weight will get you toned and make it so you can work out much longer. If you want to gain weight and get more actual muscle, high weight, low reps (as many as you can do).

For example, I change things up and do low weight high reps, and the next time possibly do high weight, low reps so I can both gain size and become more toned. If you're looking for muscular endurance, do a weight where you can do 20-40 reps fast. You'll look stronger and be able to go harder for longer. Most runners, and pretty boys will get more muscular endurance because it looks nicer and runners (or athletes that need to go longer distances) will do this. However, if you look at the offensive lineman in football, they don't have quite as good endurance (they still work at it, obviously, but they need more muscle for short sprints of hits).

Basically, get more endurance if you need to do something for a long time and look more toned.

What muscle does chest press work?

pectorils

MAINLY front delts and triceps, and to a lesser degree the pecs.

Why do you take in more oxygen when you are exercising?

Your muscles require more energy when they are active during exercise. Muscles in your body metabolise glucose (sugar) in your bloodstream, breaking it down and taking it in to generate a high energy molecule known as ATP, which is essential for a cells functioning. Part of this process requires oxygen to fully break down the glucose-so when you need more energy metabolised, you'll need more oxygen too. If you don't get enough oxygen, your muscles will not be able to fully break down available glucose, they'll become fatigued and produce lactic acid instead- giving you a sore welling.

What are 5 health related physical fitness components?

I think you mean the five types of wellness and those are intellectual fitness emotional fitness social fitness spiritual fitness and physical fitness.

Intellectual fitness- being creative and open to new ideas

Emotional Fitness- how well you handle stress

Social Fitness: being able to interact with others

Physical fitness- being in good shape and having good health

What the values and importance of physical fitness?

So you don't die young

So you look hot in a bathing suit

So you don't get heart attacks

So you can enjoy the earth more than if you had extra fat to haul around

So you set good examples to young peeps

So guys/girls like you... think you're sexy

So you are usually more happy with yourself

Healthy Body=Healthy Mind

More strength

etc.

What should be considered when working on exercise machines?

Tired of paying for a gym membership only to find that - when you do make it to the gym either before or after work - you spend more time waiting to get onto the equipment that you want to use than you do working out? Thinking that it might be better to start working out at home? If so, home exercise equipment may be a great investment for you.

However, before you run out and buy home exercise equipment, there are a number of things that you will want to think about.

1. What are your fitness goals? If you are interested in building muscle, you’ll want to look at weightlifting equipment or resistance-based systems or even resistance bands. If you are interested in burning fat and calories in general, you’ll want to look into home exercise equipment for cardio - treadmills, stationary bikes, or elliptical trainers.

2. How much space do you have for home exercise equipment? If you live in a small apartment or simply do not have a great deal of space in your home, be careful about buying fitness equipment that takes up too much space. Worst case scenario, you can look for videos and resistance bands and workout without buying large machines and worrying about where to put them.

3. What’s your budget for buying home exercise equipment? Whether you are planning to start small or to outfit a home gym, whether you are planning to buy exercise videos or cardio equipment or weight training machines, it’s important to have a sense of how much money you want to spend. Knowing this will let you save money while working toward reaching your fitness goals.

Ultimately, those are merely starting points when you begin to think about buying home exercise equipment, but they will help to guide your purchasing decisions. Keep in mind that you can look into used home exercise equipment if you’re looking to save money and don’t want to compromise on the type of fitness gear you buy. Be sure that you have space for the fitness equipment that you buy - and make sure that you focus your attention on buying the home exercise equipment that will be best for your needs.

Why does exercise make you happy?

It can be because people love that feelnig of being energized and accomplishing things. This is usuall ynever a bad thing unless one over trains, which can be detrimental as opposed to beneficial.

Why do you need to be fit?

The fitter and healthier you are, the longer you will live. Your body's immune system will be protected from more diseases, you will recover from injuries faster, and you will be happier (the bodies of healthy people produce more endorphins, which are chemicals that produce happiness in the brain).

Being healthy, fit and strong also improves your confidence and your appearance.
Because if you don't you'll eventually get sick.

Can lifting weights stunt the growth of a 14-year-old?

There is no way it will stunt your growth. In fact i was very short when i was young but then right around 13-14 i started to lift weights and i grew to be one of the tallest kids in my class. So there is no chance it will stunt your growth. If you are 14 years old, you should consult with a doctor to make sure.

How do you use lifting and handling equipment?

you get a hawick saw, saw your leg off, strap it to your balls and waggle it about until it falls of, making sure you hit every prick that gets in your way

Does alcohol inhibit muscle growth?

Yes, by a good percent of growth that you would have gotten.

Why is stretching important?

the purpose ofstretching is so that you don't pull a muscle while exercising. if you start to put force on a tight muscle there is a change you could injure yourself, but if you stretch, you eliminate that possibility.

Definition of balance in physical fitness?

Lifestyle changes like eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet, exercising and changing attitudes about food are another way to enjoy the benefits of weight loss without surgery. Those diagnosed with kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, or other medical conditions that may affect the body's ability to benefit from weight-loss medications may also benefit from regular exercise and a balanced diet.

You don't have to belong to a gym or have fancy weightlifting or exercise equipment to engage and exercise. A daily walk offers benefits, as does other types of activities that many people enjoy including swimming, hiking, dancing, sports and more.

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Can you jump on the trampoline?

No! It is extremely BAD to bounce on a wet trampoline, so never try to do that, unless you want to make your trampoline not bouncy anymore! A wet trampoline is one of the worst ways of making you lose fun on your trampoline, but it is fun if it is not raining or wet and dry like in the spring/summer. that way, without it being wet, there will be lest danger of getting the springs stretched. When the springs are stretched, they can never be un-stretched again. And when they're stretched, you don't have a bouncy trampoline anymore.

Hope this helps,

Splitz.monkey13

Does a waist trimmer really work?

The waist trimmers tend to work if accompanied with a strict diet and other strenghth and conditioning excersises. They work by concentrating body heat to your core thus providing the extra "burn" of calories in the mid section.

What kind of material should you look for when choosing shoes for physical activity?

The upper part of shoes for physical activity should be made of material which will allow sweat to evaporate. Look for nylon mesh, cloth, and leather.
The bottom part of the shoes, or the sole, should be made of material which absorbs shock and provides traction. Look for dual-density EVA, polyurethane, and rubber.

Definition of physical activity?

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health. It is performed for many different reasons. These include strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance and for enjoyment.

What effects does exercise have on tidal volume?

The effects that exercise have on tidal volume is that they cause an increase to in tidal volume. This is due to the faster breathing in which allows the lungs to bring in more oxygen.

Describe how a school may promote participation in physical activities?

One way that it is encouraged locally is by the everyday Physical Education teachers at school. PE teachers are immensely important for this. They have the power to inspire young people to enjoy sport and carry on with it after they've left school. They need to be energetic and passionate about sport and about teaching it and passing it on to kids, and helping them to improve and excel in sport. They need to make the lessons fun and enjoyable - not too strict but still be able to keep control - to make kids want to come to PE, and not dread it.

Another way that it is encouraged locally is through the local facilities such as the leisure centre nearby. They will often run camps for children to attend. These sessions cover lots of activities so that the children learn about every sport and can choose the one they want to take up. This promotes sport because it includes a positive approach by the people who run them. The leaders are normally bright and cheery, so that the children enjoy themselves. Very often children will try to copy adults, so that they look older and more mature. If they see adults with a positive attitude towards sport, then they will try to imitate that themselves. This is just the way a child's mind works.