For this week’s workout, I exercised on the elliptical machine for 35 minutes on resistance 6. (Cardio)
Then, I did some leg lifts, toe touches, fire hydrants, inner thigh lifts and planks among othere for an undetermined number of sets. (Resistance training)
Finally, I stretched my quadriceps, glutes, inner thigs, abdomen and calves. (Stretching)
a) The point of a warm up is to raise the body temperature to prevent injury and prepare the muscles for vigorous activity.
b)A cool down is important to gradually lower your heartbeat until you have brought it to its natural rate. It helps avoid soreness and rid the body of lactic acid.
c) Dynamic stretching should be done during the warm up because it warms the muscles to their working temperature and stretches them, improving their performance during the workout.
Static stretching is important for the cool down because they lengthen the muscle thereby avoiding soreness and cramps, increasing range of motion and preventing injuries.
Overall, stretching is important to prevent injuries.
d) I should be getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. Most nights, I am getting sufficient sleep but for those nights where I sleep less than 7 hours, I could sleep more just by putting my phone far from my bedside table so I do not get distracted.
e) Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risks of suffering from high blood pressure, heart attack, obesity and diabetes. It also decreases the effectiveness of your immune system.
f) While studying, I could snack on some nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, etc.) or on some chopped fruit (apple, banana, watermelon, pineapple, etc.).
20AndreaA 