Aerobics Lecture 4

trends in group fitness examples

home gyms, diets, small group vs personal trainer, recovery equipment

keto diet

high fat and protein, low carb

keto diet pros

weight loss, many products on the market

keto diet cons

restriction of many healthy foods like fruits and grains, limits nutrient levels, increased cholesterol

intermittent fasting

limiting food intake to specific hours/days

intermittent fasting pros

doesnt use calorie restriction or changing diet, lower blood sugar, reduced inflammation, lower cholesterol

intermittent fasting cons

may limit micronutrient intake, difficult to sustain, doesn’t promote healthy nutritious eating

paleo diet

hunting and gathering foods like nuts, lean meats, veggies, fruits and nuts, and limits whole grains, dairy, legumes, sugarm and carbs <50g

paleo diet pros

eliminates ultra-processed foods and sugar, lowering cholesterol, reduce blood-sugar levels

paleo diet cons

limits certain nutrients found in dairy, legumes, and whole grains, and digestive issues

covid related changes

small boutique gyms instead of big box gyms, and at home workouts

pregnancy considerations

heart rate, body temp, compression

seniors considerations

bones, range of motion, balance, medications, blood pressure, memory

obese considerations

compression balance