PE 8F by

Kaltynn, Mikayla, and Alex

2014-03-28 18:01:34 UTC

How does swimming positively effect your health?

1) Swimming works all the muscles in your body, giving your body a general strength and flexibility.

2) Helps health of your lungs and heart. Keeps heart rate up and less likely to get heart disease.

3) Improves your physical well-being by enhancing your mental status and decreasing anxiety and depression.

4) Will burn calories at a rate of about 3 calories a mile per pound of body weight.

5) Is a safe and easy way for older people to stay active and exercise.

Trevor Cooley, Shawn Williamson, and Tanner Godin

2014-03-28 18:02:09 UTC

How do you figure out your BMI?

The manual way to find your BMI; First step you have to do is get your height in inches and square that number. Then, find your weight and divide that by your height squared. Finally, you have to multiply your answer by 703. <18 ---> underweight

<18.5 ---> thin for height

18.6-24.9 ---> healthy weight
25-29.9 ---> overweight

>30 ---> OBESE!

Ryan, Nick, Molly, and Ally

2014-03-28 18:07:04 UTC

Why is stretching important before exercise?

Stretching is important for the body because it helps you develop and maintain a healthy level of flexibility.

Stretching assist in correcting posture by lengthening tight muscles.

In a short amount of time, stretching can calm the mind, provide a mental break, and give your body a chance to recharge.

Stretching increases blood and nutrition supply to muscles.

The goal of stretching is to optimize joint mobility while maintaining joint stability.

Chad Fountain, Eric Fleury and Justin Cartier

2014-03-28 18:08:31 UTC

How do concussions affect your future?

Concussions have a terrible affect on the brain. They can cause memory loss, sleeplessness, and suicidal thoughts.

If a child gets a concussion before their brain fully develops it can affect the rest of the development process. If you get too many concussions, you are at risk to slip into a coma. Many pro football players have committed suicide largely due to concussions. All in all, concussions have a terrible affect on the growing brain.

Alissa and Brad

2014-03-28 18:10:10 UTC

"Why is it easier for some people to be more fit then others?"

One reason it is easier for some people to be more fit then others is because some people are more healthy then others. Some people might need other people to push them to be fit and healthy. Another reason some people might be more fit then others is weight wise. If you are over weight you are less likely to be healthy and if you are really tiny you might need to have more weight. People who are not fit might have more problems then those that are fit.

Christian Benware, Tyler Ashline, and Jarred Durant

2014-03-28 18:10:46 UTC

How do triathletes train?

Triathletes should be well-prepared with a swim suit, goggles, a bicycle, and running shoes, among other items. Cycling shorts are also useful to prevent saddle sores. If one is not in the greatest physical shape, about twelve weeks of getting in shape are recommended, followed by two and a half to four hours of specific training a week to prepare for the triathlon. Workouts should include running, biking, and swimming, to simulate the experience of a real triathlon. Balance is essential; one should allow oneself ample recovery time and low-intensity resting weeks.