2009 June | Physical Fitness Exercise Programs

anybody know about women's cricket?

So yeah, I play cricket (i'm a girl) and I have to do an exercise program. In this, I have to assess a professional women's cricketer and I have chosen Katherine Brunt. Does anybody know her strengths and weaknesses in cricket? What about her training methods? thank you.

These websites might help you out, they all contain information on, and about, Katherine Brunt (some of the websites have interviews with her as well).

http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/53906.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Brunt
http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/67/67090/67090.html
http://www.webbsoc.demon.co.uk/brunt.htm
http://www.bigstarcricket.com/bs/interviews/article_3983.shtml
http://www.cricketworld.com/interview_archive/article/?aid=15861
http://iccwomensworldcup.yahoo.net/teams-and-players/player-profile/england/katherine-brunt.html
http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/womens/england-women-and-international/katherine-brunt-writes-for-ecbcouk,694,BP.html

Hope that helps!

Would it be safe to start the Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred 4 1/2 weeks after a c-section?

This was my first c-section with my 4th daughter. I am just dying to lose the extra weight. I stayed in the hospital for 1 day and was released and at Target shopping on day 4. I feel I recuperate faster than most. I am 5'5 and weigh 150 and would like to lose 25 lbs. I am 33 years old and have 3 other daughters (15,11 & 6). Would this workout be too intense? I have never really exercised as a routine just very busy/active person. I would be interested in hearing from other women who started an exercise program soon after a c-section. Thanks in advance for your 'answers' !

That would be intense. You may want to ask your Dr. You need to regain your energy and health after having the baby. And you need energy for your other children.

The key to weight loss is through eating right. Thats like 90% of the game.You can work out all you like, if you eat wrong you are toast
or I should say marshmallowed!

My recomendation is to eat right, and fit in exercise with your kids. Walk with them, play games etc. You can also do the interval training routine outlined in the exercise section at my Acai Berry website. Its fast and efficient. (20 minutes)

If you workout and eat right you will take off the pounds and get fit and healthy AND enjoy your family. Later you can try the shred, if you still want to.

Congrats on the new baby!

anybody know about women's cricket?

Hope that helps!

anybody know about women's cricket?

Hope that helps!

PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME WITH MY HOMEWORK!!!?

Individuals who regularly excercise too hard, too often are likely candidates for?
a)excercise burnout
b)cardio coasting
c)heart attack or stroke
d)a career in fitness

which one of the following choices best represents an advantage of cardiorespiratory fitness?
a)decrease in fat stores
b)decrease in muscle mass
c)decrease in bone mass
d)decrease in oxygen intake

when beginning a cardiorespiratory training regimen,it's best to plan for____sessions per week.
a)one to two
b)two to three
c)tree to five
d)five to seven

VO2 max is related to which one of the following choices?
a)the efficiency of the body to secrete perspiration and take in latic acid
b)the ability of body to endure excercise without oxygen
c)the efficiency of the body to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide
d)the efficiency of the body to take in carbon dioxide and eliminate oxygen

which one of the following types of training involves 10 to 30 min of high-intensity exercise?
a)interval
b)anaerobic
c)long,steady distance
d)medium range

experts agree that the minimum time period for cardiorespiratory benefit from exercise is ______minutes.
a)10
b)20
c)30
d)60

The most common reason given for dropping out of cardio program is
a)muscle soreness & fatige
b)lack of time
c)burnout
d)illness or injury

If a client's knees hurt after a one- week walking regimen,which one of the following suggestions is most appropriate?
a)wear different shoes
b)switch to anaerobic exercise
c)take a week's rest from exercise
d)jog in a swimming pool

The component of exercise that's most often overlooked is
a)frequency
b)duration
c)intensity
d)variability

How might regular cardiorespatory exercise affect hypertension?
a)hypertension may be accelerated with cardiorespiratory exercise
b)hypertension may be reduced immediately following and for almost 24 hours after cardiorespiratory exercise.
c)hypertension isn't affected by cardiorespiratory exercise.
d)people with hypertension shouldn't perform cardiorespiratory exercise

The best exercise workout to suggest to a client is a/an
a)intense combination of aerobic & anaerobic exercises
b)standard routine
c)combination of indoor & outdoor activites
d)combination of exercises which the client can enjoy & likes

When would you suggest a client begin to monitor his or her pulse after beginning an exercise routine that involves fast walking?
a)after 5 min
b)after 10min
c)after 15min
d)after 20min

MHR should be calculated
a)prior to an initial exercise routine
b)during an intense exercise routine
c)immediately following an exercise routine
d)20 minutes after an exercise routine

Some people prefer interval training because
a)it's performed with speed & may not cause boredom
b)the intensity of the exercise doesn't increase,only the time does
c)they can exercise at a steady,but slow,pace for longer periods of time
d)they've found that this type of training is best for beginners

when selecting a mode of exercise for a client,it's important to consider the
a)long-term enjoyment of the exercise
b)client's daily caloric intake
c)availability of instructional videos
d)amount of interaction with other clients

which of the following conditions may occur if a person often abruptly stops an intense cardio workout without cooling down?
a)stroke & insomina
b)irregular heartbeat & arrhythmia
c)hypertension & diabetes
d)aneurysm & heart attack

Before beginning a vigorous aerbic exercise routine,all adults should
a)successfully lose five pounds
b)undergo a thorough physical examination
c)change their daily eating habits
d)hire a personal trainer

Fitness can be achieved only through
a)accuracy
b)endurance
c)resistance
d)frequency

What is the ideal length of time for cool-down following an intense workout?
a)0 to 3min
b)3 to 5 min
c)5 to 15 min
d)15 to 20 min

For the time you took to prepare this question you could have used your book to answer them yourself!

SHAME ON YOU!

I have a physical education question/homework thing, help? 10 points!?

Warm up and cool down are two training principles that are an important part of any fitness program. Choose two of the remaining training principles listed below and explain the role of each in a fitness plan.

Specificity.
Diminishing returns.
Overload.
Progression.
Reversibility.
Rest and recovery.

Training principle 1:

Role in exercise program:

Training principle 2:

Role in exercise program:

Progression - This is where you slowly progress on your fitness plan by either increasing the amount of pressure you put on your body, eg the weight of the weights you lift over time to increase your fitness. Or also this could be done by increasing the amount of time spent doing your excersises over time, so that you body can get used to the increase and eventually become fitter.

Rest and Recovery - after working out and excersising, you must warm down your body to its normal resting rate, at which point your heart rate is its normal resting pulse. This is where you recover from any loss of breath, fatigue etc.

These are the only 2 I can kinda remember, hope it helps.

What are ways to get back in dancing shape for fall ballet placement class?

I'm starting dance up in the fall (fingers crossed) and possibly taking my first pointe class. I haven't taken dance in two years, the last class I took was a modern class. I'm also starting an exercise program to get back into shape.
Along with my cardio and muscle work, what are some exercises I can do to make sure I get into a good class? Like stretches, etc.
10pointsforbestanswerduhhh.

A straddle is an extremely good exercise for extensions in second and russian leaps. Try to get your legs as close to straight horizontal as possible and lean down and try to get your belly button to touch the floor while keeping your legs turned out.

A forward split stretch is good for extensions in first and split leaps. Just try to get all the way down in the split, then bend down and try to get your nose to touch your leg, then go inside your front leg and try to get your belly button to touch the floor. If you can do that, then you pretty much have a perfect front extension. Do this on both sides.

Do a butterfly stretch to increase your turnout, which is essential in all ballet and especially pointe.

To place you, they are probably looking for good technique. Having good turns and leaps is essential. The basics would be a split leap and a pirouette. For the more advanced student, a fouette turn, tour jete leap, and switch leap are necessary to know. Try to get your leaps as close to the splits as possible and try to get as many turns as you can.

For strength, releves and plies are very good for the most important muscles for pointe. If you cannot stand in a full releve, your feet are not strong enough and you will not be placed in pointe. Plies are good for the leg muscles which will do most of the supporting while en pointe. There are many variations of these exercises that you can search on youtube to make the routine more exciting.

I would suggest practicing all the aforementioned moves everyday if possible. If you have the determination and practice enough, I am sure you will reach all your goals.