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To help respond to the helpline requests we have compiled a list of FAQs. If you require further information to any of these questions please email us at bhfnc@lboro.ac.uk.
1. Is it safe for children/adolescents to participate in resistance training?
Answer: Yes, however it needs to be appropriately supervised and under the guidance of a fully-qualified instructor. The guidelines discussed below must be followed to ensure participant safety.
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2. Is moderate or vigorous physical activity more beneficial for health?
Answer: Physical activity of both a moderate and vigorous intensity has been associated with a range of beneficial health outcomes, including a reduced risk of:
- Dying prematurely from heart disease or stroke
- Developing heart disease
- Developing some forms of cancer, such as colon, prostate, lung, breast and endometrial cancer.
- Developing type II diabetes, hypertension and obesity
Vigorous physical activity is recommended for maximum cardiovascular protection and moderate intensity physical activity is recommended for general health benefits ( The CMO, 2004).
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3. Why is moderate intensity the focus of the physical activity
recommendations?
Answer: Moderate intensity physical activity is recommended by the CMO as it provides health benefits and is an achievable goal for the most sedentary of the population.
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4. What are the most effective ways of engaging sedentary and/or obese populations in physical activity?
Answer: This depends on the population group targeted, but interventions that easily fit into everyday life, are sustainable and can be tailored to the participants preferences are often recommended.
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5. I am interested in becoming qualified to work with older adults or those with medical conditions. How do I go about this?
Answer: The BHFNC can provide you with materials to ensure that your knowledge on exercise and the older person is as up-to-date as possible. Several organisations offer qualifications to allow you to work with older adults with medical conditions in a physically active environment.
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6. What are the common barriers to physical activity?
Answer: Barriers to activity vary between population groups. For younger people, these barriers may include parental safety concerns and self-consciousness. For the elderly these barriers may be health related and for the disabled, barriers might include the built environment and lack of access to appropriate facilities.
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7. Can you add my details to the BHFNC database so that I can receive the monthly Information Update?
Answer: To receive our monthly Physical activity and health information update, you should join our online database at: http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/register-interest.php
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