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Lifestyle Physical Activity

Lifestyle Physical Activity. Reduce proportion of adults who do no leisure time activity Increase adults who are meeting guidelines for aerobic activity Increase walking, create social and physical environments that promote good health Increase walking trips.

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Lifestyle Physical Activity

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  1. Lifestyle Physical Activity Reduce proportion of adults who do no leisure time activity Increase adults who are meeting guidelines for aerobic activity Increase walking, create social and physical environments that promote good health Increase walking trips

  2. Lifestyle Approach to Physical Activity PAINTENSITIES Light HR < 65% of MHR Sitting, using computer, playing an instrument, washing dishes Moderate HR >65% <85% MHR Brisk walk, jogging, pick-up basketball, digging ditches, soccer, swim Vigorous HR > 85% Hiking, cross training, weight training, competitive sport

  3. What is a MET? Metabolic Equivalent Score METS One METequals the amount of energy a person expends at rest. METs are multiples of resting activity. So, Two METsequals twice the resting energy expenditure.

  4. Aerobic Metabolism • Aerobic means “in the presence of oxygen” • Very Efficient • Unlimited energy supply from oxygen • Met levels from 3-6 • What else would be aerobic in nature…. Jogging is Aerobic

  5. Anaerobic Metabolism • Anaerobic means “without oxygen” • Vigorous activity • Not very Efficient • Body must rely on other energy sources • Met levels from above 6 • What activities fall under this….. Weight lifting

  6. Range of Intensities for Lifestyle Physical Activity How Many METS Gardening Activates Home Activities Leisure Activities Occupational Activities

  7. Moderate PA Program Planning Benefits of Moderate Physical Activities Program Planning Suggestions Fewer health related issues Builds CVS Better wellness, sleep Less Stress Last bout effect FITT Formula 5day/week 3-5 mets 30 minutes Pedometer readings Healthy day = 10,000 steps Threshold 7,500 Steps/day

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