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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Outline (Part 2)


A. Exercise
...1. Endurance
.....a. definition: the ability to sustain a level of physical effort for a protracted duration; stamina
.....b. examples: biking, hiking, yard work, physical labor
.....c. optimal conditioning modes: activities that require the objective capacity described above, i.e. swimming, biking, running, elliptical trainer, roller blades, cross country skiing, etc.
.....d. important elements to optimize safety and effectiveness
........i. lower impact
........ii. smooth, fluid rhythm
........iii. arms and legs recruited simultaneously
........iv. large, sweeping movements with the limbs (maximizes oxygen required, accelerates heart rate and respiration)
.........v. personal enjoyment

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