Personal Bonus activty for week 2
For this week’s personal activity I went for a 15 minutes walk.
First workout challenge for Week 2 – Tabata
Second workout challenge for Week 2 – Tabata
For the second workout for this week, I did it with my friend Olivia.
Questions for the workout challenge for week 2
- Do you prefer the 1 minute challenge or Tabata workout? Explain why.
I prefer the Tabata workout, because I like that for 1 set its 20 seconds workout and 10 seconds rest, unlike the 1 minute workout where you have to push yourself to do as many reps in a full minute, which could be tiring. Also, I like the how there is a background music in Tabata guiding your workout.
- What are your stress levels before and after physical activity?
Before a physical activity, I usually feel a lot stress, because of other things in my life such as school, work and such, but after a workout I feel less stress, which is great.
- Comment on what motivates you (or not) to follow the workouts?
It is actually the feeling after a workout, I feel more refreshed, energetic and less stress. Also, the benefits health benefits that comes with working out, such as a better sleep hygiene and the prevention of many diseases.
- How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat a day? Are you getting enough? If not, how could ensure that you do?
I should eat 7 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. I am getting enough fruits and vegetables, I mostly incorporate them in my day as snacks, and make sure my half of my plate is always vegetables and fruits.
- Identify the 6 essential nutrients.
They are carbohydrate, protein, fat, water, vitamins and minerals.
- Identify 4 carbs that we should eat more
Vegetables, whole fruits, légumes (ex: lentilles, peas, etc.) and whole grains.
- Identify 4 crabs that we should eat less of
Potato chips, candy, donuts/baked goods and white breda/pasta
- Identify 1 nutrition improvement that you should consider making for health improvement
I should consider eating less carbs that should be eaten in moderation, whilst I eat it them more than I should.
02EricaB 