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Lifestyle and Training

Lifestyle and Training. Lifestyle. “ lifestyle changes in diet and levels of physical activity improve the health of entire communities” (WHO, 2012). S tats. Northern Ireland overweight and obesity figures 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

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Lifestyle and Training

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  1. Lifestyle and Training

  2. Lifestyle “lifestyle changes in diet and levels of physical activity improve the health of entire communities” (WHO, 2012)

  3. Stats • Northern Ireland overweight and obesity figures 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 22.6% 21.6% 20.5% 21.7% 20.7% 22.5% Project Support Analysis Branch, DHSSPS • 61% of NI population is obese/overweight (PHA Jan 2013) • 37% obese , 24% overweight

  4. Stats Unhealthy lifestyles come in many forms “skinny fat” Overweight Eating disorders Health problems associated with being overweight or obese cost the NHS more than £5 billion every year

  5. Food Food is now being misused Obesity is a modern day epidemic WHO predicts in 2015, 2.3 billion people overweight

  6. Carbs Carbs and simple sugars misused Bodies main fuel Timing is essential (lunches) Pick your carbs wisely

  7. Fats Fats do not make you fat! Regulate blood sugars Steer clear of trans and hydrogenated fats

  8. Additional reading foods

  9. Timing/size of meals Eat every 3-4 hours Control potion size Do not over eat Prepare!

  10. Cardio L.S.D (long slow duration) commonly used Change things up (time/calories/distance) Use it for specific goals There are other ways to increase aerobic capacity

  11. Cardio Fartlek Interval P.H.A (peripheral heart action) Tabata

  12. Weight training Programs ?? Friend/mag/workout of the moment Stuck on multi sets Less results

  13. Weight training Pyramid Density Drop sets G.V.T (German volume training)

  14. Top Tip Combine both cardio and weight training Maximise the most out of your training Focus on goals Use classes

  15. Additional reading

  16. Goal setting

  17. Work/free time • Lunch breaks go for a walk • Schedule activity in your weekends • Get the family involved • Queen’s recreational running • Campus Run every Wednesday @ 13.15 PEC • Parkrun every Saturday @ 09.30 Upper Malone

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