Summary: Chapter 5 of 'Fit and Well'

By Fahey, T., H., Insel, P., M., & Roth, W., T

Summary: Chapter 5 of 'Fit and Well'

By Fahey, T., H., Insel, P., M., & Roth, W., T

Introduction

Fit and Well by Fahey, is particularly designed to encourage students to take health matters more seriously. This paper aims to present the summary of Chapter five by explaining the definition of health and wellness. Further, this paper explains the 6 dimensions of wellness, definition of acute and chronic disease, by discussing chronic disease in detail and its effects on Americans.

Summary: Chapter 5- Flexibility and Low-Back Health

The chapter five of this book explains flexibility, which is exceptionally significant to overall fitness and wellness of a person. Flexibility aids in the smooth performance of our everyday activities. Flexibility itself is a very flexible state to achieve. It can be achieved by regularly indulging into stretching activities. However, flexibility is also joint specific. A good flexibility in a joint does not indicate good flexibility in the other joint. It has two basic types: Static Flexibility- the capability of holding to an extended position, at one end or point, in a joint's full range of motion, and Dynamic Flexibility- ability of moving a joint through its range of motion with a little resistance. There are many factors that affect static flexibility, which include: the capability of tolerating stretched muscles, joint structure, the rigidity of muscles and tendonsthat are attached to the joint. Dynamic flexibility is dependent upon factors such as: coordination of muscles, strength and resistance to movement. Flexibility can be improved by applying the following FITT principle: Frequency—how often to stretch, Intensity—how far to stretch, Time—how long to stretch, Type—which stretching exercises to perform. The assessment of flexibility can be performed through the sit-and-reach test and by assessing the body positions, ...