15B-7.002. Exercise

Exercise is the key to physical fitness. Members should continuously carry on a self-conditioning program designed to meet their individual needs for the development and maintenance of all aspects of physical fitness. The program should include exercises for the following: (1) Cardiovascular Endurance – The heart’s ability to perform more work than usual, more economically for a prolonged period and to recover quickly upon cessation of activity. The condition of the circulatory (cardiovascular) system is the prime factor in the development and maintenance of a well conditioned body. Such activities as running, jogging, swimming and cycling will develop this aspect of total fitness. (2) Muscular Strength and Endurance – Strength is the ability of a muscle to contract and overcome resistance. It is the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert in a single contraction. Muscular endurance is the ability of muscles to either maintain maximum contractions or to contract repetitively for a relatively long period of time. Weight lifting, isometric exercises, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and working with heavy medicine balls will develop muscular strength and endurance. (3) Flexibility – This is the range of motion of the joints. This motion can be increased by regular exercises featuring stretching, bending and twisting movements.