Cause and Effect Blog on Why people exercise

Exercising is very important and positive for a human’s body. People exercise for many reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, they recommend that all adults in the United States get at least 150 minutes of exercise every week to remain healthy. There are many types of work out programs available such as going to the gym, walking, biking, or even working out at home using DVD programs. Exercise intensity levels can vary depending on your overall fitness level, your reason for exercise and goals. For example, someone who is severely overweight may exercise to improve his health by shedding off pounds. Others may exercise for appearance reasons, such as gaining a certain muscle tone and other may exercise just to stay healthy as part of their diet.

One of the most noticeable effects of exercise is the physical changes that occur due to loss of body fat. As you exercise, your body burns calories. Exercising can make people look wonderful and feel amazing. Working out can lead to improving a person self esteem. Your clothes will fit better, hair and teeth will be stronger, and posture will be improved. Exercising also relieve stress and tension. When you exercise, your body produces “feel good” chemicals called, Endorphins that helps treat contributing factors to depression and anxiety per the American Council on Exercise.

Exercise also causes noticeable effects on your heart. When a person’s heart begins working because of exercising it pumps harder and faster. This leads to a better circulation for blood flow. Since the blood flow is increasing it causes more oxygen to be carried through the body resulting to lower blood pressure. In general, exercise is a great benefit of preventing heart disease.

Anyone can exercise, whether you are a baby, teenager, adult, or elder. Exercise can help anyone and it can be fun. Exercising has many great benefits as mention above and there are many more reasons. It’s a great health benefactor for your body, mind, and soul.

Why I Blog

“Why I blog,” by Andrew Sullivan was very interesting to read. First of all many people either knows about blogging or don’t. I had never really follow any blogging until recently this fall per our writing communication class. I agree with Andrew Sullivan “Blogging is to writing what extreme sports are to athletics: more free-form, more accident-prone, less formal, more alive. It is, in many ways, writing out loud.” There are many different types of bloggers, all with different agendas and motivation. In order to get the most from blogging it is important to understand why you are blogging. Without a clear understanding of why you need a blog it’s impossible to develop goals and guidelines to meet your blogging objective. It can also help to understand why other bloggers may be blogging. Here are a few blogs that I’ve come across what bloggers have blogged about: Political or Religious Blogs, Family or Social connections, Personal Journals, and Business and brand building. People write blogs as a way to express themselves and their knowledge or expertise. They are also used to educate people and as a leisure activity. Blogging has emerged as one of the unique and most promising career on the Internet. Other people write on blogs to offer good tips, advice and knowledge. People read blogs as a source of information or because they find the writer interesting. Per Sullivan, “The blog remained a superficial medium, of course. By superficial, I mean simply that blogging rewards brevity and immediacy. No one wants to read a 9,000 word treatise online. On the Web, one sentence links are as legitimate as thousand word diatribes- in fact, they are valued more.”

Process Analysis Draft - Basic Guideline to cleansing

Many of us have heard celebrities talked about cleansing their body and I’m sure several of us have wondered what it is and how to do it. Well, cleansing is a strategy that helps your body get rid of bad toxins. We’re exposed to harmful substances all the time ((pesticides, microbes, and mercury, to name a few) they’re in our diet, and every air that we breathe in (think disinfectants, deodorizers, and the gasses released by fresh paint). We as human being have an excellent system in place to handle those toxins: Enzymes throughout the body are continuously breaking them down and helping to flush them out. Think of it as the body is coming out of what might be called hibernation. It’s a way you can jump-start your body for a more active life, a healthier life.

I’m just going to provide you some guidelines when it comes to doing a diet or whole body cleansing. First step for cleansing is choosing what type of cleansing you want to do. A good rule of thumb for a thorough and effective body cleansing is to focus on what your expectations are and your individual health needs. There are various types of cleansing techniques and programs; some have been around for centuries, while others are new. Make sure to look closely at your choices and weigh the pros and cons of each and every option you are considering.

Afterwards, make sure to follow your instructed instructions according to your cleansing product. When you start an cleanse, you don’t have to go caffeine free but it is not a bad idea. Sweeteners and extra fats are not helpful during a cleanse so try to avoid them if all possible. Try substituting green tea for coffee, and most definitely stay away from sodas and alcohol. Drink plenty of water. Increasing your water intake is one of the most important things you can do when attempting to cleanse your body naturally. You should aim to drink at least 8 glasses or 2 quarts of water throughout the day.

Next, you want to think about your meal plans. Fiber is the number one nutrient for maintaining proper digestive function. Eating more fiber helps the body to rid itself of the toxins, preservatives, and other harmful waste materials. Increasing your fiber intake helps to cleanse your body by stimulating regular bowel movements, leaving you feeling light and healthy, rather than bloated and sluggish. Therefore, try having whole-grain cereals, pasta, rice, fresh fruits and vegetables. For your meat, do chicken, turkey, or fish.

Following, you want to get some exercise. Getting regular exercise is one of the healthiest, most natural ways to cleanse the body. It helps you lose weight, thus releasing the toxins that have built up in fat cells over the years. Exercise improves both circulation and digestion. Try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise within a day. Any exercise will do, walking, biking, going up and down the stairs, or dancing.

These are just some general guidelines on doing body cleansing. If you follow these instructions you’ll feel healthier and happier in no time. How often you cleanse is an individual matter and it’s up to you. I would usually recommend doing a cleansed at least twice a year. Once during spring and once during the fall.  

Compare and Contrast Blog - Strength training vs. Cardiovascular

When it comes to exercise, strength training vs. cardiovascular, it can be a very big debate whether which type of exercise is better for you to lose weight. Many people usually jump into conclusion and either go with just cardio or weight training right away and don’t actually think about what are the correct exercise to jump into.

Cardiovascular exercise is pretty much anything that gets your heart rate up and makes you feels sweaty, and gets more oxygen pumping through your blood. You are increasing your body’s endurance and efficiency. In addition, cardio burns more calories. According to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., director of research at the south shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts, “ You’ll burn 8 to 10 calories hoisting weights, compared to cardio with 10 to 12 calories running or cycling”.

            Strength training is any exercise that helps the different muscles in your body become stronger and more powerful.  It helps preserve body mass and at the same time it assists in long-term fat loss. Some strength training such as squats, pushups and using weights doesn’t necessary shed off pounds, but instead it sheds off fat.  A person’s body is consisting of muscles and fats, and when you are eliminating fats, you will look leaner, toned, and streamlined even if you don’t lose any pound.

            In my opinion, cardio is more effective if you want to lose weight.  I believe that you should diet and start off with cardio to shed off the pounds. Once the pounds are off then start with strength training so that you can begin to tone and build muscle with your body.   Both type of exercises are effective if you do it right.

Process Analysis - How to be motivated in exercise?

When it comes to exercise, it’s so hard to stay motivated. What can we do to stay motivated? It can be tough to discipline yourself to exercise, especially when you have little or no interest in it other then wanting to look good or needing it to stay healthy. You don’t have to do it all the time or make it overly obstinately but by walking or doing a certain activity 30 minute a day will do the trick.

The first thing to do in order for you to be more motivated to exercise is to change your mindset. You will need to mentally prepare yourself by acknowledging that you want to exercise. It is a good idea to repeatedly say to yourself that “I want to excise.” Mental commitment is very important.  Next, you probably will want to invest in an IPod or MP3 player. It is a great device for exercising. It’s an entertainment that will keep you focused by blocking out distractions in the outside world. Following, you will need to plan a routine. Somewhere in your day, you will have to plan at least 30 minute to spare so you can do your walk. I usually do my walk during my 15 minutes breaks because I’m not doing anything during that time, why not walk. My two 15 minute breaks equals out to 30 minute. 

Lastly, put yourself in a position where you can walk, either by going to work, school, or home. It doesn’t necessary have to be by walking; you can very well bike too. Park your car further from school, work, or home. The more often you do this the more easier it will become as you get used to it. These are just some of my thoughts of how to become more motivated, there are so many more that can be mention but if you follow these easy steps I’m sure it will help you.