STRENGTH TRAINING MUSCLE-AND BONE- STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
• This exercises tend to stop or slowdown the
weakening or loss of muscles and of the bones. • Strength training is most commonly seen as a weigh- bearing activity. The exerciser can use body weight or gym equipment to lift. Resistance Exercise It require muscle to contract against an external load (e.g., barbell) in order to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and bone strength. Examples include TRX, Thera-Band, and resistance machine BENEFITS:
1. Gain an increase in muscle strength;
2. Strengthen tendons and ligaments; 3. Gain a potential improvement in range of motion of joints; 4. Potentially have improved blood pressure levels; 5. Gain positive changes in levels of blood cholesterol 7. Gain overall strength, balance, and functional ability. 4 BASIC STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES 1. PUSH-UPS 2. SUPERMANS 3. CRUNCHES 4. SQUATS LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
• MOVEMENT is changing your position within a
given space.
• LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENT is a movement that
allows you to travel from place to place. 8 KINDS OF LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS
1. Walking- a set of steps
2. Running- Just like walking, but launching off ground with both feet 3. Hopping- launching off one foot, landing on same foot 4. Jumping- launching off both feet, landing on the both feet 5. Skipping- walking then hoping on the same foot in one motion 6. Leaping- launching off one foot, landing on the other foot 7. Galloping- leaping continuously, almost like a run 8. Sliding- moving smoothly • Why is it important for a person to engage his/herself to exercises rather than just merely physical activities? ASSIGNMENT: