Lifetime Health and Wellness
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 256
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2023
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The wellness goal of every individual should be to attain the highest level of well-being possible in every dimension of health. Complete well-being encompasses more than physical fitness. In fact, it is quite possible for an individual to possess a high level of physical fitness, yet experience low levels of health in other areas of life.
Many have offered new definitions and descriptions of health and wellness, but all acknowledge that it encompasses many domains, and that problems in one area often have a negative impact in other areas.
The introductory message to set the tone for the pursuit of better health that Lifetime Health and Wellness has as its goal is to get moving. While each individual will have a chance to explore their personal health status and each person will be challenged to develop an effective and efficient wellness plan that works for them, no one need wait a single minute to begin the journey toward health enhancement. Get up, get moving, and enjoy the pursuit of a higher level of health and wellness that can continue to provide benefits for the rest of your life.
CHAPTER 1
The Importance of Fitness and Wellness
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Health Status of Americans
Individual Control
Complete Well-Being
Benefits of Physical Fitness
Health-Related Fitness
Motor Fitness
Fitness Education and Assessment
Taking Action
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
CHAPTER 2
Cardiovascular Endurance
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Overview
Function of the Cardiovascular System
Regulation of the Cardiovascular System
Energy Systems
Physiological Benefits of Cardiovascular Endurance
Acute and Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise
Components of Aerobic Exercise Program
High Intensity Interval Training
Medical Clearance
Designing Your Own Program
Assessing Cardiovascular Endurance
Summary
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
Personal Growth Opportunity 3
CHAPTER 3
Body Composition
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Overview
Overfat Versus Overweight
Problems With Overweight and Obesity
Assessing Body Composition
Ideal Body Weight
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
Personal Growth Opportunity 3
CHAPTER 4
Flexibility
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Overview
Why Flexibility Is Important For Health and Fitness
Benefits of Flexibility
Factors Affecting Flexibility
Common Methods of Stretching
Popular Activities That Can Affect Flexibility
Determining Your Flexibility
Contraindicated Exercises
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
CHAPTER 5
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Overview
The Muscular System
Role of Strength In Good Health
Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power
Muscle Fiber Types
Types of Muscle Contractions
Gender Differences In Strength
Components of a Sound Strength-Training Program
Building Your Strength and Endurance Program
Program Design
Order of Exercises
Common Questions About Strength Training
Assessing Strength and Endurance
Designing Your Own Strength Program
Functional Strength Training
Summary
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
CHAPTER 6
Nutrition
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Myplate
The Food Groups
The Dash Eating Plan
The Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern
The Nutrients
Vegetarianism
Nutritional Supplements
Alcohol Consumption
Fast Foods and Eating Out
Reading Food Labels
Healthy Snacking
Nutrition For The Highly Active Person
Your Plan of Action
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
CHAPTER 7
Weight Control
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Overview
Striving For the Lean Ideal
What Is Overweight, Overfat, and Obesity?
Body Fat Distribution
Health Effects of Obesity
Popular Theories of Obesity
Exercise and Resting Metabolism
Exercise and Appetite
Successful Weight Control
Dangerous Dieting
Health Threats From Eating Disorders
References
CHAPTER 8
Cardiovascular Disease
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Overview
Gender and Race Differences In Cardiovascular Disease Statistics
Your Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
Primary or Major Risk Factors
Secondary or Minor Risk Factors
Metabolic Syndrome
Summary
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
CHAPTER 9
Cancer and Other Diseases
Key Terms
Specific Objectives
Cancer
Role of Exercise In Cancer Prevention
Major Types of Cancer
Warning Signs and Prevention
Cancer Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus
Osteoporosis
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)
References
CHAPTER 10
Stress Management
Key Terms
Specific objectives
Signs of Stress
Personality and Stress
Stress and the College Student
Developing a Plan For Coping With Stress
References
Personal Growth Opportunity 1
Personal Growth Opportunity 2
Personal Growth Opportunity 3
Personal Growth Opportunity 4
Personal Growth Opportunity 5
Appendix A
Healthy People 2030 Topic Areas and Selected Goals and Objectives
Appendix B
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary
Index