REDUCE PROPORTION OF ADULTS WHO DO NO LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY

INCREASE ADULTS WHO ARE MEETING GUIDELINES FOR AEROBIC ACTIVITY

INCREASE WALKING, CREATE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS THAT

PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH

INCREASE WALKING TRIPS

Lifestyle Physical Activity

PAINTENSITIESLight

HR < 65% of MHR

Sitting, using computer, playing an instrument, washing dishes

Moderate

HR >65% <85% MHR

Brisk walk, jogging, pick-up basketball, digging ditches, soccer, swim

Vigorous

HR > 85%

Hiking, cross training, weight training, competitive sport

Lifestyle Approach to Physical Activity

METS

One MET equals the amount of energy a person expends at rest.

METs are multiples of resting activity.

So, Two METs equals twice the resting energy expenditure.

What is a MET?Metabolic Equivalent Score

Jogging is Aerobic

Aerobic Metabolism Aerobic means “in the presence of

oxygen”

Very EfficientUnlimited energy supply from

oxygenMet levels from 3-6

What else would be aerobic in nature….

Weight lifting

Anaerobic Metabolism Anaerobic means “without oxygen”

Vigorous activityNot very EfficientBody must rely on other

energy sourcesMet levels from above 6

What activities fall under this…..

How Many METS

Gardening Activates

Home Activities

Leisure Activities

Occupational Activities

Range of Intensities for Lifestyle Physical

Activity

Fewer health related issues

Builds CVSBetter wellness,

sleepLess StressLast bout effect

FITT Formula5day/week3-5 mets30 minutes

Pedometer readings Healthy day = 10,000 steps Threshold 7,500 Steps/day

Moderate PA Program Planning

Benefits of Moderate Physical Activities

Program Planning Suggestions