Total Fitness Systems
26 Westpoint, Clonard, Wexford
tel: 086 2621488
email: mick@totalfitnesssystems.ie
Why "Move for Health"
- Each year at least 1.9 million people die as a result of physical inactivity.
- At least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity physical activity on 5 days per week reduces the risk of several common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
- Physical inactivity is an independent modifiable risk factor for common NCDs.
- More than 35 million people died of NCDs in 2005 - this represented 60% of all deaths worldwide.
- 80% of deaths from NCDs occur in low- and middle-income countries.
- Without action to address the causes, deaths from NCDs will increase by 17% between 2005 and 2015.
Benefits of Physical Activity
Health benefits of physical activity
Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that requires energy expenditure. It is recommended that individuals engage in adequate levels of physical activity throughout their lives to benefit their health. Physical activity is a key determinant of energy expenditure, and thus is fundamental to energy balance. Different types and amounts of physical activity are required for different health outcomes:
- At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity 5 days per week reduces the risk of several common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in adults:
- cardiovascular disease
- stroke
- type II diabetes
- colon cancer
- breast cancer.
- More physical activity provides greater health benefits and may be required for weight control.
- School-aged youth should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity each day
There is also evidence to suggest that increasing levels of various types of physical activity may benefit health through positive effects on:
- hypertension;
- osteoporosis and falls risk;
- body weight and composition;
- musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and low back pain;
- mental and psychological health by reducing depression, anxiety and stress;
- control over risky behaviours particularly among children and young people (e.g. tobacco use, alcohol / substance use, unhealthy diet and violence).
Social benefits of physical activity
Regular physical activity may also benefit communities and economies through:
- increased productivity in the workplace
- lower worker absenteeism and turnover
- better performing schools.
In many countries a significant proportion of the health spending is due to the costs of managing common NCDs that are associated with inadequate physical activity. Promoting physical activity can be a highly cost-effective and sustainable public health intervention.
Nutritional Plan & Body Analysing
What you will get with our Nutritional Plan
1. How many calories you should be eating on a daily basis.
2. How to break down your daily calorie intake into meals.
3. What should I eat & how many meals per day.
4. Target weight loss is 2/3 lbs per week
Body Analysing
1. Weight.
2. Body FAT % - proportion of your body which is fat.
3. Body Water % - basic measure of your body's hydration.
4. Muscle Mass % - percentage measurement of your body's muscle or lean tissue.
5. Body Mass Index - medically accepted measurement to indicate healthy weight for your height.
6. Basal Metabolic rate - the calories your body burns at rest.
Diet Vs Exercise, which one wins