Strengthen your heart
one beat at a time!
Improves your energy levels
Improves how your blood circulates oxygen
Helps increase stamina
Helps reduce heath risks
Helps reduce stress
A cardiopulmonary exercise program is essential to promote optimal health and prevent the onset of disease and complications associated with inactivity.
Strengthen your lungs
one breath at a time!
Helps with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Learn proper breathing techniques
Improves oxygen saturation levels
Improves sleep
Decreases shortness of breath
The importance of working with health care professionals that specialize in cardiopulmonary exercise is to ensure the correct protocol of frequency, duration, intensity, and safety!
Strengthen your muscles
one rep at a time!
Improves posture
You can be more active with less effort
Improves balance
You will be able to perform more tasks
Reduces fall risk
References:
1. ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing & prescription, 7th edition 2006
2. Nieman, David C. “ Exercise testing & prescription- A health related approach” 5th edition 2003
3. McArdle, Katch and Katch “Exercise physiology-energy, nutrition and human performance” 4tnh edition 1996
4. Marieb, Elaine B. “Human anatomy and physiology” 2nd edition 1992
5. United States Dept. of Health & Human services, a Surgeons General’s report on Physical activity and Health, 1996.
6. Kesaniemi YK., Danforth E. Jr., Jensen, MD et al. “Dose –response issues concerning physical activity and health: an evidenced based symposium” Med Sci Sports Exercise 2001; 33:s351-358
7. ACSM’s guideline for exercise testing and prescription 7th edition, 2006
8. McArdle W., Katch F., Katch V. “Exercise physiology; Energy, nutrition and Human performance” 4th edition, 1996.
9. Nieman, David C. “Exercise testing and prescription; A health related approach” 5th edition, 2003.
10. ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual 2nd edition, 2008
