Paulo SenaMarta Romero

THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Porto, 26.02.2010

1st course for optimizing results of gastric banding

Depression and obesity and its associated complications represent some of the main health problems and they’re both associated with physical inactivity (Stein, 2005).

SedentarismLack or reduced physical activityHuman evolution.Causes several diseases.Man is guilty and victim at the same time.

Exercise BenefitsBETTER than a pill

Heart diseaseCancerOther causes of premature deathdecreased prevalence for certain diseasesBetter blood lipid profiles.Reduced high blood pressureObesityType II diabetesOsteoporosisHelps control weight. Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling. …

Even more important, several of these factors are interrelated.

Reduced feelings of depression and anxiety, contribution to a psychological wellbeing and life quality in general (Laperriere, Ironson, Antoni, Schneiderman, Klimas, e Fletcher, 1994; Topp, 1989).

Better humor (Anspaugh, 1996)

Some psychological benefits have been attributed to biochemical changes (Neale, 1990).

Better physical self-perception, self-esteem and self-efficacy (Biddle et al, 2000; Skrinar, 2003).

Depressed people have less strength, endurance and low capacity for physical work when compared to the population in general (Martinsen, 2005; Scully, Kremer, Meade, Graham, e Dudgeon,1998).

In longitudinal studies physically active people have a reduced tendency to develop depression (Strawbridge, Deleger, Toberts, & Kaplan, 2002; Martinsen, 2005)

Gastric Banding and Exercise

DO IT

More research is needed to determine FITT for this type of population (Livhits et al. 2010)

Exercise after surgery increases weight loss by 4%

Training PrinciplesRESPECT them always

1. Overload (development is based on demands)

2. Variety (vary your workout)

3. Adaptation (the body doesn’t change during the workout)

4. Individuality (genetics)

5. Reversibility (use it or lose it)

Frequency - Add one more day of walking

IntensityAdd short bursts of jogging, speedwalking or hill training

Time - Add 10-15-30 minutes a day

Type - Do a different activity such as cycling, swimming or aerobics

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