PATHFIT 1

ASSESSMENT/ACTIVITY
1. Do you make a constant effort to achieve and maintain good health? Elaborate.
Honestly, not really. Although I've always wanted to be healthy and have a fit
body, putting that into practice is challenging for me because I often neglect to exercise,
whenever I'm stressed, eating a moderate portion is very different from me stress-eating, I
don't have a healthy sleeping schedule and frequently experiencing sleep deprivation, and
eating a balanced diet is not really observed during meals. So even though I've always
wanted to try to do that, there are some situations that prevent me from doing so.
2. How can regular participation in physical activity help an overweight individual even if
it does not result to weight loss? Explain.
Even if regular physical activity does not lead to weight loss, it can still benefit an
overweight person and help them maintain their current weight. In addition, it helps to
enhance brain and memory function. Improve heart health and blood pressure levels.
Improve in sleep quality. Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression symptoms. Fights
disease. Improves mood and boosts energy.
3. Can regular exercise make a person smarter? Defend your answer.
Yes, regular exercise can improve one’s intelligence. A study of 1.2 million
Swedish military personnel discovered a link between fitness and intelligence (Aberg, et
al., 2009). Besides that, Guiney and Machado (2012) found that exercise improved
attentional control, processing speed, working memory capacity, and the ability to switch
between tasks. Furthermore, researchers at the University of Illinois discovered more
widespread changes in the brain after exercise. They found increases in brain volume
across a variety of different regions in the aerobic group (group of people that does
aerobic exercises) particularly areas in front of the brain that are associated with
attention, memory, behavioral inhibition and decision making.

4. How can weakness or deficiency in one of the health related fitness components affect a
person’s daily activities or work?
 A weakness or deficiency in one of the health-related fitness components, such as
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, or body
composition, will have a variety of effects on a person’s daily activities or work. Some
people can function normally despite the absence of one of these components, but others
are unable to function normally. As I previously mentioned, it may differ from a person
to person depending on the fitness components that one’s activities or work require. A
job in the construction or mining for example, may not be suitable if you are out of shape.
5. Evaluate your current lifestyle, does it involve enough physical activity that meets the
recommended time allotment to maintain or improve health and wellness? What changes
could you do to improve your fitness levels?
No, my current way of life does not include enough physical activity to meet the
recommended time allocation for maintain or improving health and wellness. To improve
it, perhaps I should consider doing some walking or stretching in my spare time or in the
morning before our online classes begin. Reduce my use of gadgets, which consumes my
time on weekends, and instead of watching movies, series or reading books, I should do
some workouts, zumba dancing, and possibly some outdoor activities like biking and
hiking.
6. How important is intensity as a part of an exercise program? Discuss your answer.
The intensity of exercise performed, or how hard a person exercises, is regarded
as the most important aspect of any exercise program. The intensity of a workout can
determine the distinction between significant and insignificant progress. When you added
intensity to your exercise, your body becomes stronger, and you will notice significant
changes in your weight, body fat percentage, muscle endurance and muscle strength in a
short period of time; however, when you work out at a low intensity, you will need to
work out more days to achieve a significant result.

References:
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