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Swimming as the Best Exercise, 2007.
This paper discusses how swimming is the best overall sport or exercise.
2,910 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that nourishment and rest are clearly intended to maintain body existence, but it must be sustained by purposeful physical activity called exercise. The writer maintains that of all exercises, swimming is by far the best because it moves all the parts of the body without straining them. Further, the writer points out that the properties of water also make a swimmer feel less heavy and enable him or her to move muscles and joints better and without strain. The writer concludes that swimming is the most suitable and best form of exercise for both young and old, not only to maintain life and promote health but also to combat psychological disorders of depression, loneliness and a loss of self-confidence.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Method
Findings and Conclusion
Findings
Conclusion
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"The Association asserts its scientific position that physical inactivity is a major risk in developing coronary artery disease and contributing to other risks, such as obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, a low level of good cholesterol and diabetes. Regular physical activity performed more 30 minutes or longer increases fitness level, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, control blood lipid abnormalities, and reduce blood pressure in both ailing and healthy people. Physical activity also benefits the heart, lungs and circulation when performed on a regular basis or becomes part of a regular routine. Examples of these activities are brisk walking, hiking, climbing the stairs, aerobic exercise, jogging, running, bicycling, rowing and swimming. The Association also writes that physical activity builds healthy bones, muscles and joints and reduces the risk of colon cancer."
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Fitness Swimming, 2006.
An overview of the health benefits of swimming.
939 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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Although swimming has long been deemed the best overall workout for the body, it has only been during the last few years that swimming and aqua workouts have gained popularity. This paper looks at how swimming and other aqua workouts allows everyone, young and old to participate in an over-all body exercise that benefits the heart, muscles, lungs, joints and mind without the restrictions and potential injuries of other forms of traditional sports and exercise programs.
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"Dr. Jane Katz recommends swimming for everyone, especially for the elderly because it is gentle on older joints, muscles, and bones and unlike most other sports, it works all the major muscle groups and builds upper body strength (Michaels pp). Katz says that the beauty of buoyancy and the hydro-static effect of the water is that it gives an upward feeling and helps to protect the joints, making water an excellent rehabilitation medium (Michaels pp). According to Katz, in chin-deep water, an individual weighs one tenth of their body weight on land, while one weighs about fifty percent in waist-deep water, and thigh-deep water provides resistance while still allowing an individual to move easily (Michaels pp)."
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Exercise Physiology--An Article Review, 2007.
This paper summarizes and critiques an article about exercise physiology entitled "Effects of Moderate Exercise on Metabolic Responses and Respiratory Exchange Ration (RER)" by Toda, et. al.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper reviews an article that describes a study on exercise physiology and its relation to insulin resistance. The review presents the aim and hypothesis of the article in Part I. Part II of the paper consists of a critique and evaluation of the scientific merit of the study. The review concludes that the rationale for designing a study to probe the question of how much exercise and at what level is required in order to facilitate fatty acid utilization, was well founded.
Outline
Part I: Summary
Part II: Critique
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"The hypothesis of the study is that fatty acids are available for energy even following short-term exercise (109). In other words, the authors designed this study to test the notion that fatty acid utilization could be increased even following lower levels of physical exertion and exercise. If this proved to be the case, then it would open up an incredible wealth of exercise methods and regiments for counteracting insulin resistance."
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Exercise and Good Health, 2004.
This paper discusses the relationship of exercise and good health and indicates where people living in California can find assistance.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that getting Americans to exercise may be difficult, but the benefits of exercise are clear: People who exercise tend to live longer, have better overall health, and feel better about themselves. The author points out that, in California, many programs are available that help people develop and maintain healthy lifestyles including exercise. The paper relates that education is the key to helping people understand the benefits of exercise and that education must begin early in life for exercise to become a daily habit.
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"There are also many things individuals can do that add up to better health through exercise. Even small steps can lead to better health. Some people believe exercise must be difficult to work, and it cannot be enjoyable, but adding exercise to a daily routine can begin with small things, like walking a dog for fifteen minutes every evening, walking to the local restaurant or mall instead of driving, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. These small steps often lead to an increased enjoyment of activity, and more activity as the fitness level begins to increase."
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Benefits of Exercise, 2001.
This paper examines the benefits of exercise in terms of long term individual health.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines what the benefits of exercise are. It then looks at why exercise is so good for us which leads to a discussion of the best reason to exercise. The writer concludes that the best reason to exercise is that it has a spiral effect in that not only is it good for the health of our body and mind, but it promotes other practices that further increase the benefits to health.
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"The benefits of exercise are both many and varied. The American Heart Association lists benefits which include: reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, prevention of bone loss, increased energy levels, decreased stress and tension, assistance with sleep, improved self-image, increased muscle strength and delayment and prevention of chronic illnesses (AHA, The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity). As can be seen, the benefits are not only to body but also to mind. Other studies report that exercises prevents diseases including arthritis, cancer and heart disease (Nicola). A report into health promotion and aging also cited various benefits of exercise including a reduced incidence of: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, depression, anxiety and osteoporotic fractures (CDC)."
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Exercise in Pregnancy, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of exercise during pregnancy.
1,942 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer studies various research concerning the value of exercise to a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. The writer notes that the benefits of physical fitness and enhanced body image have been enough motivation for women to continue exercise during pregnancy. The writer points out however, that exercise has not been recommended to those of diverse cultural background who have a high prevalence of obesity and overweight. To those who find exercising to be culturally acceptable, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests proper screening in order to avoid extreme environmental conditions and activities, which can lead to abdominal trauma. The writer concludes that experience, opinion and increasing measurable evidence combine to point to the advantages and benefits of exercise before, during, and after pregnancy and as an overall boon to the health to every individual.
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"On the other hand, there have been separate and new researches, which reported multiple benefits of exercise during pregnancy for both woman and baby. These include improved cardiovascular function, less weight gain, improved attitude and mood and less difficult or complicated labor, faster recovery and greater fitness. The pregnant woman only needs to be cautious about the type of exercise, its intensity, duration and frequency. The unborn baby also benefits from the improved stress tolerance and advanced neurobehavioral maturity, which exercise can bring. The unborn child of a woman who exercises during pregnancy tends to become leaner and smaller but also has better early neurodevelopment. There have been no studies, which showed that moderate exercise created problems on the developing embryo. Doctors have just probably been playing safe and were apprehensive over the increase in body temperature during exercise as having adverse effects on the fetus."
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Exercise and Self-Esteem, 2004.
This paper discusses that exercise promotes higher self-esteem in individuals of all ages and physical capabilities
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that exercise promotes higher self-esteem as long as the individual enjoys the particular exercise program or feels there are definite and measurable benefits to participating in the program. The author points out that self-esteem can increase an individual?s confidence; therefore, if a person has confidence, he or she will have self-respect and find it easier to respect others, which improve one?s relationships and promotes health. The paper relates that the beauty of exercise is that, once hooked, an individual continues to self-motivate and, therefore, finds reasons to increase participation in the exercise program.
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"Exercise provides many benefits. These athletes receive a unique benefit that many laymen simply are unaware that it comes with the turf so to speak. Professional athletes get the benefit of added self-esteem. ?Speculation regarding the interactions between physical activity and self-esteem can be traced back to the origins of sport and have been of concern to physical educators throughout the history of the discipline. During the past two decades, however, we have witnessed a resurgence of interest in body-self interactions in sport due largely to advances in exercise psychology.?"
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A Well-Balanced Exercise Program, 2002.
A comprehensive description and instruction of various exercise routines aimed at strengthening specific muscle groups.
2,508 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper provides step by step instructions for performing strength and endurance exercises for a well-balanced exercise program, essential for overall fitness. The author contends that strength exercises improve muscle function, and help develop stronger bones, tendons and ligaments. Endurance exercises and activities improve the cardiovascular system, while enabling the muscles to use energy more efficiently.
Muscle Groups Discussed:
Quadriceps
Gluteals
Calves
Hamstrings
Pectorals
Deltoids
Biceps
Triceps
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"The elevated crunch can be used to work the obliques. While lying with the legs elevated onto the bench, the arms are stretched in a V-shape above the head. The left arm is lifted slowly to reach across the torso to the left of the knees. This is repeated for the right arm. The obliques can also be exercised by lying on the floor with one knee at a 90o angle to the floor, and the other knee crossed over it. The hands are placed behind the head, and the opposite elbow raised to the crossed over knee. This is then repeated using the other knee and elbow. Another exercise for the obliques is to lie on the floor on one hip with bent legs crossed to the side. With the head and shoulder slightly lifted, the arms are stretched out, and the body is slowly rolled upward."
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Health, Exercise and Weight-Loss, 2006.
A discussion regarding the importance of health, exercise and weight loss.
4,398 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper takes a look at nutrition and exercise, reporting that the US population currently faces numerous problems regarding health issues, weight loss and childhood obesity. The paper examines the problems in the way Americans eat and provides a brief historical background of food consumption in the United States. The paper also addresses various sub-topics of health and weight loss, including exercise, diets, diet pills, nutrition and food, surgical options and attributable health issues.
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Introduction
Brief Overview of the American Diet
The American Diet Shift
Dieting
The Atkins Diet
The South Beach Diet
Diet Pills
Prescription Diet Pills
Over-the-counter Diet Pills
Nutrition and Food
Exercise
Surgical Options
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Band (Lap Band) Surgery
Gastroplasty (Stomach Stapling)
Health Issues Related to being Overweight
Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Cancer
Conclusion
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"Health experts recommend that individuals should get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on all or most days of the week. Examples of moderate activity include brisk walking, cycling, swimming or doing home repairs or yard work. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (2006), recommends a little work toward permanently changing your lifestyle to incorporate more activity. Some of their suggestions are to: take the stairs instead of the elevator, park at the far end of a parking lot and walk to the office or store, get off public transportation a few blocks before your stop, get up from your desk during the day to stretch and walk around, take a brisk walk when you get the urge to snack, increase your pace when working in the house or yard, mow your own lawn and rake your own leaves, and carry your own groceries. It is also recommended that for persons with cardiovascular disease, an appointment with a physician should be made before undertaking more vigorous activity. "
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Exercise and the Cardiovascular System, 2006.
A paper on how exercise helps health.
997 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the topic of cardiovascular disease. The paper looks at how exercise affects the cardiovascular system in a positive way and how exercise also positively affects aging, obesity and the muscular and respiratory systems. The author states that scientists, researchers and physicians complete studies every year on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, and consistently, these studies show exercise can play an important part in reducing the instance of cardiovascular disease.
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"Exercise should be an important part of everyone's life, because it is simply good for everyone. It is well known, even among sedentary Americans, that exercise has a positive affect on the heart and lungs, and it can improve heart health. Many physicians and experts acknowledge that aerobic exercise is extremely effective in promoting heart health. These doctors note, "This would appear also to be the case in understanding the relationship between reactivity and aerobic fitness. One of the consequences of aerobic-exercise training is a reduction in resting heart rate and blood pressure" (McCabe, Schneiderman, Field, & Wellens, 2000, p. 197). Reducing the heart rate and blood pressure leads to better cardiovascular health, and can help, along with a healthy diet, maintain this cardiovascular health throughout life."
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Exercise and Diabetes: Beneficial Effects, 2004.
Discusses the importance of proper diet and exercise to the treatment and control of diabetes.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper looks at the health problems faced by diabetics and how exercise and a proper diet can help mitigate some of those problems. The paper focuses on the finding that exercise is an essential factor in the successful management of diabetes and in improving insulin sensitivity. The paper also provides physiological explanations of the benefits of exercise to the diabetic.
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"Diabetes is increasing in the United States and throughout the world due to the ever-growing adoption of an unhealthy lifestyle, including poor diet and lack of physical activity. Obesity is a characteristic often present in individuals with diabetes, and in order for the occurrences of diabetes to be reduced and the effects of diabetes to be minimized, efforts must be put in place to encourage weight loss and the maintenance of a healthy weight. It is expected that obesity and diabetes will reach epidemic proportions unless prompt action is taken to counteract these conditions."
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Cancer and Exercise, 2005.
A report looking at the benefits of exercise in relation to cancer patients.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This report focuses on how exercise relates to cancer in different settings and stages, in terms of preventive, treatment, and post-treatment options. While the report does not recommend that exercise therapy be used to replace accepted means of cancer treatment, it does recommend that exercise therapy be used to augment that treatment.
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"Another issue that is associated with cancer patients and exercise is assessing patient strength to undergo cancer therapy by doing tests based on physical fitness and exercise level. This is shown in screening measures in many different tests, including cardiovascular and pulmonary tests that are designed to get the patient's exercise level before more extensive cancer treatment is sought. "Although the relationship between the patient's performance status and pulmonary function is well documented, a stronger correlation has been found between dyspnoea and the results of exercise tests. (4) This indicates that exercise capacity is not dependent on pulmonary function alone. There are several other factors: cardiac function, hemodynamic performance, and peripheral tissue oxygen utilization" (Win et al., 2005). Therefore exercise levels are very important to testing and assessment as well, in terms of exercise in reference to different kinds of cancers and treatments."
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Exercise for Cancer Patients, 2005.
This paper discusses the benefits of an exercise program for cancer patients, especially post-radiation rehabilitation.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines the use of exercise as prevention and as treatment augmentation to accepted treatments for different types and stages of cancer. The author points out that overwhelming fatigue is common to all types of cancer; however, cancer patients benefit from an appropriate exercise program, which provides positive reinforcement not only to increase strength but also to fight depression. The paper relates that physical fitness and exercise level assessment can be used to evaluate if a patient has the strength to undergo cancer therapy.
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"As individuals age biologically in primary aging patterns, there is a marked decrease in muscular and cardiovascular fitness and they may be at more risk for cancer. These individuals may be more at risk for a serious health risk after falling, or of falling, as they are not as well-balanced and fit as they once were. A regular program of exercise
can change this pattern. Specifically, cancer patients may wish to engage in weight-bearing activities to increase their bone strength so that if they fall, they will be less likely to have a fracture. Tai chi is one form of low-impact exercise that promotes cardiovascular health and balance; cancer patients may also exercise and increase bone
strength by walking, and thus improve their physical selves."
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Exercise, 2002.
Discusses the perfomance of exercise as a method for longevity.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss how exercise can help to make life more enjoyable, as well as formulate certain habits that generate longevity in life. By understanding the value of exercise over a lifetime of practice, we can see its value in the long run.
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