Chapter 3 Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Wellness: Index

Chapter 3

Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Wellness

Author: Dr. Catherine Jankowski PhD

Section 1: Physical activity overview

• Introduction

• Physical activity guidelines

• Current state of physical activity in the US

Section 2: Defining exercise

• Difference between physical activity and exercise

• Walking and steps

• Aerobic exercise

• HIIT

• Prescribing exercise as an intervention

• The sedentary person

• Resistance training

• Bone loading exercise

Chapter 3: Exercise as Medicine

• Impact of exercise on health

• Summary