Question

Now that you have assessed your current physical activity levels, develop and describe a personalized plan to meet the minimal levels of the guidelines to become or remain physically active in the future.

Complete the following information requested and use the 2008 guidelines (see pages 23-36 in the text for more) to help you develop a personal physical activity and exercise plan if you do not have experience doing so.

Describe and list your personal health goals (Improve cardiorespiratory health, maintain weight, reduce risk of or control diabetes, etc..)

Aerobic activity goals (Frequency, intensity, duration per day, total minutes per week, etc...)

Muscle-strengthening activity goals (Frequency, muscle groups used, number of sets and repetitions, type (amount) of resistance used)

Answer 1

Personal Health Goals :

• Personal health goal includes everyday activities like walking,doing housework, gardening etc.
• Dancing or active play amongst children can help to reduce the risk of diabeties.
• Exercise and fitness training at a gym can help to achieve the fitness goal.

Aerobic activity goals :

Heart and lungs work harder by doing Aerobic activities.Minimum duration per day of aerobic activities should be 30 minutes. The frequency of aerobic also recomended at least 3 days per week.

Muscle-strengthening activity goals:

This includes brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, dancing, badminton, tennis, etc.