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  Lifetime Wellness     In post one, we learned that total wellness is a balance between mental/emotional wellness, social wellness, and physical wellness. This wellness is not only good for goals, but it is important for the rest of your life. Body Type      There are three different body types. The first is ectomorph. An ectomorph is a body type with a slender, slight build. It is characterized by a lower percentage of body fat, small bone size, and a small amount of muscle size and mass. People who have this body type exhibit a lean appearance, often with long, slender arms and legs.  The second is endomorph. An endomorph is a body type with a large, soft, bulging body and pear-shaped appearance. It is characterized by a high percentage of body fat, large bone size, and a small amount of muscle size and mass. People who have this body type generally have a round face, short neck, and wide hips. The third type is mesomorph. A mesomorph is a body type...

  Selecting Physical Activity      There are many things to keep in mind when selecting physical activity. It is recommended that young adults engage in 60 minutes of physical activity everyday. When selecting what you will do, it is important to consider these questions: 1. Which components of physical fitness do you need/want to improve?  2. What types of activities do you enjoy?  3. Why types of activities help you manage your stress?  4. What sports skills do you have?  5. Would you like to participate with others in these activities or on your own?  6. Where are your chosen activities offered?  7. Will you need special equipment or facilities to participate in your chosen activity?  Things to Consider When Choosing Physical Activity     You'll want to keep your health conditions in mind when choosing your physical activity. Health conditions may limit the type of activities and how vigorously you can do them. You also...

  Fitness Assessments, Principles, and Training      Have you ever wondered how "fit" you are and how to improve your fitness? By completing the fitness assessments, you can put together a plan based on the fitness principles that incorporate all three types of training. Fitness Assessments      There are two types of fitness assessments: subjective and objective. Subjective assessments include goals you have, eating habits, health conditions that may impact physical activity, and how much physical activity you do currently. Objective assessments include weight, resting heart rate (RHR), blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and circumference measurements. Some assessments you can do other than those ones include VO2 max, Curl-up or Sit-up test, Push-up test, and/or Sit and Reach test. Fitness Principles      The main set of principles is FITT. FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Type, and Time. Frequency tells you how often you ...

    S.M.A.R.T. Goals    A goal is something you want to achieve. The best goals are S.M.A.R.T. goals. This acronym can help you make goals that will help you in the future.      Goals can be short-term or long-term. Short-term goals can take anywhere from an hour to a week. Long-term goals can be anywhere from a month to your whole lifetime! Goal setting is a life skill. It will help keep you focused and motivated, avoid procrastination, and allow you to measure progress.      S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. A good goal has all five of these qualities. When a goal is specific, this means it is clear and easy to understand. T hink about what you want to accomplish, why it is important to you, who is involved, and what resources and/or limitations are involved. When a goal is measurable, you have to set a numerical value for your goal. Before determining this, make sure your number is reali...

What's Total Wellness?      There are three types of wellness. Physical wellness, mental/emotional wellness, and social wellness. Physical wellness is how you take care of your body. This includes your exercise, nutrition, and hygiene. Mental/Emotional wellness is how you think, feel, and act. This type of wellness determines how you handle stress and make choices. Social wellness is how you interact with people in social situations. This includes everyone from your parents to your friends to complete strangers. Total wellness is when you are healthy in all three types of wellness. Why is Wellness Important?      Two factors that are used to evaluate your health are life expectancy and quality of life. Your life expectancy is how long you are expected to live. The quality of your life is the overall satisfaction you get from your life. Your physical, mental/emotional, and social wellness are used to determine these factors, therefore evaluating your health ...