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| Should be taken prior to rising in the morning or at your most relaxing time of the day. Recline and average of 3 readings. |
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| Estimated Maximum Heart Rate |
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220 beats per minute - your age.
Should not exceed your maximum heart rate during a workout. |
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| Why is it harder to raise your heart rate in the water as opposed to on land? |
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| Hydrostatic Pressure - the water supports your weight. |
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| Why are you hungrier after a water workout as opposed to a land workout? |
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| Land workouts cause "bouncing" in the abdominal area that suppressed appetite. |
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| What are the 3 essential components of any workout? |
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| warm up, work out, cool down |
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| What are 5 benefits of water exercise other than physical and social benefits? |
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Definition
* easy location
* less impact on joints
* balanced for upper and lower body
* helps people who can't easily workout
* very little equipment needed and swimming isn't necessary |
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| What are 6 physical benefits of water exercises? |
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* improved flexibility and strength
* improved cardiovascular fitness
* body temperature regulation
* improved range of motion
* muscular balance
* builds endurance |
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| What are 6 social benefits of water exercises? |
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* Fellowship with other people
* enjoyable even when working hard
* safe
* non competitive
* opportunities to make new friends
* opportunity for family recreation |
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| What are 6 psychological benefits of water exercises? |
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* helps build positive attitude
* contributes to feeling of well-being
* releases stress and tension
* renews energy
* sense of being healthy
* improved self image and self confidence |
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| What are the 5 points of acceptable water running style? |
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* elbows at 90 degrees with thumbs up
* move arms at your sides parallel to the surface
* body leans forward slightly with shoulders relaxed
* steps should be large enough for forward motion without slipping
* run on the pads of your feet |
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| What is the purpose of aqua shoes? |
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Definition
| provide protection and traction |
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| What is the purpose of gloves? |
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Definition
| provide increased resistance |
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| What is the purpose of the aqua step? |
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Definition
| for use in performing step moves in the pool |
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| What is the purpose of the barbells? |
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Definition
| provide upper body workout in the pool using buoyancy |
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| What is the purpose of the noodles? |
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Definition
| provide an upper body workout using buoyancy and as a flotation device for abdominal work. |
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