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exercise: see physical fitness physical fitness, combined good health and physical development. The object of any program of physical fitness is to maximize an individual's health, strength, endurance, and skill relative to age, sex, body build, and physiology. ..... Click the link for more information. . exerciseTraining of the body to improve health and fitness. Different types have different purposes, including aerobics for heart and respiratory function and weight loss, weight-bearing exercise for bone strength, weight training for muscle strength, and stretching for flexibility. Specific exercises are used in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Benefits include lower blood pressure, higher HDL cholesterol, improved disease resistance, and better general well-being. |
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| The text provides basic information on exercise physiology and its application to the clinical setting. Performance on exam questions at the end of the course and one year later was compared in an exercise physiology course where students were taught using lecture or problem-based learning (PBL) approaches. Amy Hendel is certified in nutrition and exercise physiology. |
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