1 What is the difference between exercise and physical activity? List two examples of each and discuss what makes them an exercise vs. a physical activity.    2 Do you think vigorous exercise is be

1 What is the difference between exercise and physical activity? List two examples of each and discuss what makes them an exercise vs. a physical activity.    

2 Do you think vigorous exercise is better than moderate activity? Why or why not?

3 What new insight did you gain as part of this week’s readings or discussions?

Readings:

·         My Heart Central – Information on Heart Disease

http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/

·       PODCAST: Steroids: Why Some Athletes Use Them – By Medicine.net

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52823

·         The Fitness Buddy Website

http://www.biofitness.com/

Effects of weight-bearing activities on bone mineral content and density in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis

; Behringer, M.; Gruetzner, S.; McCourt, M.; Mester, J. J Bone Miner Res); 2014 Vol. 29 Issue 2, p467-478, 12p. Document Type: article; DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.2036; (AN JBMIR.BI.DFG.BEHRINGER.EWABMI) [Citation Record], Database: EBSCO Publishing Citations