A. Cardio protective mechanisms (A, B)
1. Fat metabolism
2. Lean body mass
3. Blood lipids
4. Blood vessels
5. Blood pressure
6. Heart function
B. Ways to determine aerobic fitness (A, B)
1. Bench-step test
2. Rockport 1.5 mile walk
3. Heart rate assessment
4. Sub maximal bicycle ergo meter test
C. Nutrition (B, C, D)
1. Food guide pyramid
2. Cholesterol
3. Fiber
4. Sugars
5. Unsaturated fats
6. Saturated fats
7. Carbohydrates
8. Fluid intake
D. Effects of aerobic fitness (B)
1. Blood flow
2. Lungs
3. Body Fat
4. Muscle
5. Bone density
6. Connective tissue
7. Stress
8. Physical endurance
9. Psychological
E. Emphasis on walking techniques (E, F, G, H)
1. Body alignment
2. Heel first
3. Heel to toe roll
4. Arm swing
5. Stride length
6. Straightening support leg
7. Adding speed