Physical Activity 101.ppt

* To better understand how you can be physically active, let’s understand the basics of physical activity. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Physical Activity 101 Ismael Aguila, MS, CSCS Physical Activity Specialist Network for a Healthy California Los Angeles Region Community Health Leader Training April 3, 2008 Purpose of this presentation The purpose of this presentation is to help Community Health Leaders understand the fundamental concepts of physical activity and how to safely promote the importance of physical activity to families. Overview Today, we will discuss: Importance of physical activity Basic theory and terminology Physical Activity Pyramid FITT Principle Monitoring Intensity Safety guidelines Quick PA Tips activities Importance of regular physical activity Reduces the risk of dying of coronary heart disease. Decreases the risk for: Stroke Colon cancer Diabetes High blood pressure Control of body weight Maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Reduces falls among older adults. Helps to relieve the pain of arthritis. Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Source: Physical Activity for Everyone, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Despite the proven benefits of physical activity: Adults More than 50% of American adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits. 25% of adults are not active at all in their leisure time. Activity decreases with age and is less common among women than men and among those with lower income and less education. About 2/3 of young people 9th – 12th grades are not engaged in recommended levels of PA. Daily participation in physical education classes dropped from 42% in 1991 to 33% in 2005 Source: Physical Activity for Everyone, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Chronic Energy Imbalance! Energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. Poor diet and physical inactivity contribute to health problems Find Balance! Source: U.S. Surgeon General, 2007 To better u