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Amir Pickens, M.Ed

@amir__pickens

HPE Teacher at Spring Ford SD || SFASD 7th Gr. Head Football Coach || Ursinus College ‘23 || B.S Health and Exercise Phys || M.Ed in Health and Wellness || KAΨ

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calendar_today10-09-2021 00:41:06

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Just learned that when the body is out of carbs as an energy source, it will use amino acids to make glucose through gluconeogenesis to create more energy. Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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Had All-American and personal trainer/Nutritionist Sean Howard come talk to the team before practice. We learned a lot about energy expenditure and how to properly fuel and replenish as athletes in one of the most toughest and tasking sports!

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Physical activity accounts for 25-20% of the body’s energy output. The body’s only energy input is “diet” or food sources. Weight loss is not genetics, it’s all life choices!!!! Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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Day after a long wrestling tournament is pretty important, while we need rest, turnover is also important, the value of 25-30 mins of cardio can go a long way in prep for the next competition! Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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intensity of exercise, duration of exercise as well as your diet or nutritional status influence macronutrient usage during exercise. Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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Some benefits of physical fitness - Improved body composition - Improved bone density - Improved immune system - Reduced risks of many diseases and better management of disease Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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Atherosclerosis is the damaging to the lining of arteries which lead to white blood cells traveling to the site which eventually forms plaques. Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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Atherosclerosis and blood pressure are related in a few ways! we see plaque which narrows arteries, a limit of blood flow to the kidneys, this can lead to the body retaining more sodium and water. Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease include Age, smoking, Diet, family history, being physically inactive, also diabetes and hypertension. Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334

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fun fact viagra is a vasodilator. you see pretty common people in nursing homes taking viagra and passing out due to the effects it has on blood pressure. Kyle S. Beyer #UCHEP334