The past five weeks have been very difficult to me. Everyday I had to do the same tiring exercises over and over again, but those reports are further down in my blog. This is my report on my physical activity during my work experience and how I think I did overall. During my work experience I worked with my uncle at a construction supply store. Everyday I had to carry boxes of nails that usually weighted around 25-50 pounds. They were extremely heavy and I had to lift them on to the cart and then push the cart with at least seven nail boxes together then put the nails in the right boxes without spilling them. It really hurt my muscles. Other then that I basically just walked around and that is it for exercise. I knew that getting a job would make it difficult to work out but know I know just how difficult it really is. Over all I think I did fairly well. At least compared to the many kids who forgot about the plan entirely. What was the most difficult part besides the work experience was when we had fitness and then I would have to jog uphill all the way home. I was never able to fully make it because I was so worn out so the next day I would just try harder, but it is easier said then done. This helped me see what my limits are and what I need to work on, which is of course everything, especially cardio. At the last beep test ( Thursday) I got an 8.6 on the test. It was not the nine I was working for but it was an improvement so I won't complain. I have one more month to get to that goal before I go literally go insane.
Friday, 19 December 2014
My 5 WEEK FITNESS PLAN REPORT
The past five weeks have been very difficult to me. Everyday I had to do the same tiring exercises over and over again, but those reports are further down in my blog. This is my report on my physical activity during my work experience and how I think I did overall. During my work experience I worked with my uncle at a construction supply store. Everyday I had to carry boxes of nails that usually weighted around 25-50 pounds. They were extremely heavy and I had to lift them on to the cart and then push the cart with at least seven nail boxes together then put the nails in the right boxes without spilling them. It really hurt my muscles. Other then that I basically just walked around and that is it for exercise. I knew that getting a job would make it difficult to work out but know I know just how difficult it really is. Over all I think I did fairly well. At least compared to the many kids who forgot about the plan entirely. What was the most difficult part besides the work experience was when we had fitness and then I would have to jog uphill all the way home. I was never able to fully make it because I was so worn out so the next day I would just try harder, but it is easier said then done. This helped me see what my limits are and what I need to work on, which is of course everything, especially cardio. At the last beep test ( Thursday) I got an 8.6 on the test. It was not the nine I was working for but it was an improvement so I won't complain. I have one more month to get to that goal before I go literally go insane.
The past five weeks have been very difficult to me. Everyday I had to do the same tiring exercises over and over again, but those reports are further down in my blog. This is my report on my physical activity during my work experience and how I think I did overall. During my work experience I worked with my uncle at a construction supply store. Everyday I had to carry boxes of nails that usually weighted around 25-50 pounds. They were extremely heavy and I had to lift them on to the cart and then push the cart with at least seven nail boxes together then put the nails in the right boxes without spilling them. It really hurt my muscles. Other then that I basically just walked around and that is it for exercise. I knew that getting a job would make it difficult to work out but know I know just how difficult it really is. Over all I think I did fairly well. At least compared to the many kids who forgot about the plan entirely. What was the most difficult part besides the work experience was when we had fitness and then I would have to jog uphill all the way home. I was never able to fully make it because I was so worn out so the next day I would just try harder, but it is easier said then done. This helped me see what my limits are and what I need to work on, which is of course everything, especially cardio. At the last beep test ( Thursday) I got an 8.6 on the test. It was not the nine I was working for but it was an improvement so I won't complain. I have one more month to get to that goal before I go literally go insane.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Whipples disease
Whipples disease is a very rare disease that effects the digestive system. It is caused by the Tropheryma Whipplei bacteria and can spread to the heart, lungs, brain, joints and eyes and can be very life threatening.
There is no known way to prevent Whipples and is more common in middle aged white men between the ages of 40 and 60. In places without fresh water or good sanitation people have a higher chance to catch Whipples.
The bacteria lead to the development of internal sores and make body tissues to thicken. When the villi in the small intestine begin to thicken and change shape they can not absorb nutrients effectively.
early symptoms;
- joint pain/ inflammation
- diarrhea sometimes bloody
- weight loss
- stomach pain/ bloating
-decreased vision/ eye pain
-fever
- fatigue
- anemia ( low RBC count)
Symptoms when the disease gets worse
- skin discolouration
- inflamed lymph nodes
- chronic cough
- pain in the chest
- swelling in the sac surrounding the heart
- heart failure or murmurs
- problems seeing
-dementia
-numbness
-insomnia
- muscle weakness or tic
-problems walking and remembering
Whipples is treated with anti-biotic and a high calorie diet.
Whipples disease is a very rare disease that effects the digestive system. It is caused by the Tropheryma Whipplei bacteria and can spread to the heart, lungs, brain, joints and eyes and can be very life threatening.
There is no known way to prevent Whipples and is more common in middle aged white men between the ages of 40 and 60. In places without fresh water or good sanitation people have a higher chance to catch Whipples.
The bacteria lead to the development of internal sores and make body tissues to thicken. When the villi in the small intestine begin to thicken and change shape they can not absorb nutrients effectively.
early symptoms;
- joint pain/ inflammation
- diarrhea sometimes bloody
- weight loss
- stomach pain/ bloating
-decreased vision/ eye pain
-fever
- fatigue
- anemia ( low RBC count)
Symptoms when the disease gets worse
- skin discolouration
- inflamed lymph nodes
- chronic cough
- pain in the chest
- swelling in the sac surrounding the heart
- heart failure or murmurs
- problems seeing
-dementia
-numbness
-insomnia
- muscle weakness or tic
-problems walking and remembering
Whipples is treated with anti-biotic and a high calorie diet.
2nd 5 week work out post
These past few days I have been pretty good about my workouts, except I only jog/trot to school instead of a complete jog. On Monday we had choice so I went up to the weight room as usual and went on the elliptical and went on resistance 17 out of 20 for 35 minuets on the " hill interval" setting. I went up to 2600-ish strides which is higher then my usual but nothing that great. I will continue my work outs and find different ways to improve.
These past few days I have been pretty good about my workouts, except I only jog/trot to school instead of a complete jog. On Monday we had choice so I went up to the weight room as usual and went on the elliptical and went on resistance 17 out of 20 for 35 minuets on the " hill interval" setting. I went up to 2600-ish strides which is higher then my usual but nothing that great. I will continue my work outs and find different ways to improve.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
6 Week Fitness plan review number 1
Yesterday was the first day on the fitness plan I have made. The day went off at a rocky start, in the morning I completely forgot the fitness. When I jogged to school I found it was very difficult to jog with a heavy backpack on, also with the frequent road stops to cross made it hard to exercise so I just did this awkward trot for a while. Yet the afternoon was much better, we did the pond run for 35 or so min. This is a good workout for cardio because we jog in intervals for a long period of time. I found that since the beginning of the semester my energy has improved and during the pond run I did not just jog faster then usual but ran for a small amount of time. That is a big improvement for me.
Yesterday was the first day on the fitness plan I have made. The day went off at a rocky start, in the morning I completely forgot the fitness. When I jogged to school I found it was very difficult to jog with a heavy backpack on, also with the frequent road stops to cross made it hard to exercise so I just did this awkward trot for a while. Yet the afternoon was much better, we did the pond run for 35 or so min. This is a good workout for cardio because we jog in intervals for a long period of time. I found that since the beginning of the semester my energy has improved and during the pond run I did not just jog faster then usual but ran for a small amount of time. That is a big improvement for me.
Monday, 17 November 2014
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1 The type of bond is polypeptides because they are made of amino acids
2 The secondary structure form the alpha helix because one side is positive and one side is negative so the repel and attract each other making a spiral shape.
3 what created the third structure was that some amino acids repel each other while others attract so the spiral pinches into itself to make a 3d shape. My protein looks different from everyone else's because there is a very large variety of amino acids that react differently from each other so each one looks different.
4 the fourth structure is created when two or more polypeptides stick together.
5 The protein would not have the same shape if I changed the primary structure because then different reactions would occur that would result in a different shaped protein.
Friday, 14 November 2014
Colon Cancer Surgery Questions
The surgery was so cool. I never knew that if your over fifty that you have to get checked once every two years. It was amazing when the surgeon pulled out guts from a small window in the skin, it was also gross to a degree. When the surgeon was moving the organs around I could see the small intestine for the diagram. I hope after the cancer is taken out that the doctor gives the patients a nutrient dense diet to help prevent cancer again.
The surgery was so cool. I never knew that if your over fifty that you have to get checked once every two years. It was amazing when the surgeon pulled out guts from a small window in the skin, it was also gross to a degree. When the surgeon was moving the organs around I could see the small intestine for the diagram. I hope after the cancer is taken out that the doctor gives the patients a nutrient dense diet to help prevent cancer again.
6 week fitness plan
How this plan works is that I follow the one week plan below for six weeks.
I have made this workout fit into my daily life by working it into every thing I do. For example, I live 30-35 minuets away from school and is on a heavy hill and I walk everyday. So I will start jogging to school even on the hills. This does not take time away from my schedule and gets me to school and home faster.
My main goal is to improve my cardiovascular endurance.
Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart, blood, blood vessels and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during long periods of exercise.
Pre fitness testing; 25 min run ; 4.5 laps
MONDAY Before school; calf lifts 50
Jog to school
After school; Jog uphill and run flat areas
Use timer and walk up and down stairs for 15 min
TUESDAY Morning; 50 calf lifts
Jog to school
Afternoon; walk up hills and run flat areas
walk up and down stairs for 15 min
WENSEDAY Morning; skip rope 150 skips
Jog to school
Afternoon; Jog uphill and jog flat areas home
calf lifts 50
skip rope 150
THURSDAY
morning; ship rope 150
Jog to school
Afternoon; Jog uphill run flat areas
walk up and down stairs for 15min
FRIDAY morning ; skip rope 200
jog to school
Afternoon; jog up hill run flat areas
jog up down stairs for 15 min
SATURDAY GO TO GOLD STONE PARK AND JOG FOR 25 MIN
SUNDAY GO TO GOLD STONE PARK AND JOG FOR 25 MIN
I plan to repeat this process for 6 weeks and do the 25 min run and see if I improve
How this plan works is that I follow the one week plan below for six weeks.
I have made this workout fit into my daily life by working it into every thing I do. For example, I live 30-35 minuets away from school and is on a heavy hill and I walk everyday. So I will start jogging to school even on the hills. This does not take time away from my schedule and gets me to school and home faster.
My main goal is to improve my cardiovascular endurance.
Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart, blood, blood vessels and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during long periods of exercise.
Pre fitness testing; 25 min run ; 4.5 laps
MONDAY Before school; calf lifts 50
Jog to school
After school; Jog uphill and run flat areas
Use timer and walk up and down stairs for 15 min
TUESDAY Morning; 50 calf lifts
Jog to school
Afternoon; walk up hills and run flat areas
walk up and down stairs for 15 min
WENSEDAY Morning; skip rope 150 skips
Jog to school
Afternoon; Jog uphill and jog flat areas home
calf lifts 50
skip rope 150
THURSDAY
morning; ship rope 150
Jog to school
Afternoon; Jog uphill run flat areas
walk up and down stairs for 15min
FRIDAY morning ; skip rope 200
jog to school
Afternoon; jog up hill run flat areas
jog up down stairs for 15 min
SATURDAY GO TO GOLD STONE PARK AND JOG FOR 25 MIN
SUNDAY GO TO GOLD STONE PARK AND JOG FOR 25 MIN
I plan to repeat this process for 6 weeks and do the 25 min run and see if I improve
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Saturday, 8 November 2014
There are many different versions of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and a whole slew of symptoms. They almost always include hyper-flexibility of the joints and the skin as well.
There are some pretty serious issues, though, like very low bone density, chronic degenerative joint disease and an early onset of osteoporosis. This disease can also cause varicose veins, extreme nearsightedness, and very life threatening vascular issues.
There are no cures for any forms of this disease, which is genetic, but treatment of individual symptoms has had some success
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Biology and Kinetics; In terms to biology I believe I should receive an "A" for the following reasons. I have completed all my assighments and I have never been late. Any day I was away I had a good reason. On the Heart Test I got 35 out of 37 which is an "A". All the marked assighments I has gotten back were 100% or close to 100%. In class I do not interrupt and work well. I feel my mark should be the same for Kinetics because again, I have completed all my assignments. I have never been late and all my absences have been excused.
Super fit; I have been good with this class. I arrive everyday on time and all my absences are excused. My fitness goals have been to improve my cardiovascular endurance. To work on this I have downloaded an app to help me achieve my goal. My main goal is to achieve a level nine or higher on the bleep test and/or achieve five to six laps on the 25 min run. Cardio is not my only goal I am working on my ability to do the splits. I have photos of me doing the splits when I am at home or in the weight room, I will up load them as soon as possible.
Super fit; I have been good with this class. I arrive everyday on time and all my absences are excused. My fitness goals have been to improve my cardiovascular endurance. To work on this I have downloaded an app to help me achieve my goal. My main goal is to achieve a level nine or higher on the bleep test and/or achieve five to six laps on the 25 min run. Cardio is not my only goal I am working on my ability to do the splits. I have photos of me doing the splits when I am at home or in the weight room, I will up load them as soon as possible.
Respiratory Lab Questions
1 a change in colour in the limewater indicates that there is more co2 in the limewater.
2 the control test tube is to show comparison to the testing test tub.
3 the change in colour of the universal indicator means the PH of the water has changed.
4 the purpose of the control beaker is to show comparison to the test beaker.
5 in the test beaker of water I blow bubbles in it so co2 can dissolve in it. Then the universal indicator turned the water a dark orange colour showing that the water is more acidic because of the co2.
6 the beaker is demonstrating what happens in my body because it show the acidic properties in co2 that is in my body that I have to get rid of. If I do not get rid of the co2 then my blood will get more acidic and I would then die.
7 My blood does not become acidic because the co2 returns to the lungs after the oxygen is used up and goes through the alveoli and out of my lungs and into the atmosphere. That way the co2 gets out of my body so my blood does not become acidic.
8 when the volunteers breathed through the paper bags their breathing rate rose because the oxygen was running out so the body started to breath faster in an attempt to get more oxygen into the body.
1 a change in colour in the limewater indicates that there is more co2 in the limewater.
2 the control test tube is to show comparison to the testing test tub.
3 the change in colour of the universal indicator means the PH of the water has changed.
4 the purpose of the control beaker is to show comparison to the test beaker.
5 in the test beaker of water I blow bubbles in it so co2 can dissolve in it. Then the universal indicator turned the water a dark orange colour showing that the water is more acidic because of the co2.
6 the beaker is demonstrating what happens in my body because it show the acidic properties in co2 that is in my body that I have to get rid of. If I do not get rid of the co2 then my blood will get more acidic and I would then die.
7 My blood does not become acidic because the co2 returns to the lungs after the oxygen is used up and goes through the alveoli and out of my lungs and into the atmosphere. That way the co2 gets out of my body so my blood does not become acidic.
8 when the volunteers breathed through the paper bags their breathing rate rose because the oxygen was running out so the body started to breath faster in an attempt to get more oxygen into the body.
Monday, 3 November 2014
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
The Evolution of Lungs
What are they?
The lungs are internal organs that absorb oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide. They have a large surface area to absorb as much oxygen as possible
There are also 6 species of lungfish, in Australia, South America and Africa. As their name suggests, they all have lungs that can absorb air from water with low levels of oxygen.
Arapaima, from the Amazon River, is an example of a fish that evolved a lung-like gas bladder to supplement the oxygen from its gills.
About 375 million years ago, land-living animals began to evolve from a species of lobe-finned fish. All animals with lungs share this common ancestor. This species is now extinct, but the living lungfish are close relatives.
To live on land, the early tetrapods, 4-legged creatures, had to be able to breathe air through their lungs, and they also needed a rib cage to prevent the lungs from being crushed.
The lungs of some species have evolved so that they can take in greater quantities of oxygen in shorter periods of time. Mammals, including humans, have very efficient lungs.
However, the basic structure is the same as in the bodies of all the other tetrapods.
Alternatives to lungs
Before some fish evolved into tetrapods, and crawled out onto land, most fish absorbed oxygen through their gills.
Gills have the same role as lungs but they are found on the surface of a fish’s body and they absorb oxygen from water taken into the fish's mouth.
What are they?
The lungs are internal organs that absorb oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide. They have a large surface area to absorb as much oxygen as possible
What species have them?
All of the mammals, reptiles and amphibians alive today absorb oxygen through their lungs, including water-dwelling mammals such as whales and dolphins. Their lungs are homologous organs (they evolved from a common ancestor) and are evidence that we are all related.There are also 6 species of lungfish, in Australia, South America and Africa. As their name suggests, they all have lungs that can absorb air from water with low levels of oxygen.
Evolution of lungs
A few species of fish were the first creatures to evolve lungs.Arapaima, from the Amazon River, is an example of a fish that evolved a lung-like gas bladder to supplement the oxygen from its gills.
About 375 million years ago, land-living animals began to evolve from a species of lobe-finned fish. All animals with lungs share this common ancestor. This species is now extinct, but the living lungfish are close relatives.
To live on land, the early tetrapods, 4-legged creatures, had to be able to breathe air through their lungs, and they also needed a rib cage to prevent the lungs from being crushed.
The lungs of some species have evolved so that they can take in greater quantities of oxygen in shorter periods of time. Mammals, including humans, have very efficient lungs.
However, the basic structure is the same as in the bodies of all the other tetrapods.
Alternatives to lungs
Before some fish evolved into tetrapods, and crawled out onto land, most fish absorbed oxygen through their gills.Gills have the same role as lungs but they are found on the surface of a fish’s body and they absorb oxygen from water taken into the fish's mouth.
Monday, 20 October 2014
My Goal for improvement is to increase my cardiovascular endurance because endurance is the most useful because I will be able to run for long distances.
The way to measure this is to record how fast I take to cover a certain distance or how far I can run in a certain amount of time. Also the bleep test will help improve and measure my endurance when I am in school.
My app is called Endomondo, it gives me challenges, routes and events to take part in as well as training for me every day.
The way to measure this is to record how fast I take to cover a certain distance or how far I can run in a certain amount of time. Also the bleep test will help improve and measure my endurance when I am in school.
My app is called Endomondo, it gives me challenges, routes and events to take part in as well as training for me every day.
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Hi Mom and Dad!
This is my interim report for the Human Kinetics Coop.
So far, the highlights for me have been all the field trips we have gone on so far. especilly the grause grind.
I am the most proud of my new gained knowledge of the heart and of the diffrent types of exercise
The most interesting things I have learned about is the heart
An example of when I really pushed myself in SuperFit is when I was in the weight room and beat my personal best on the aliptical
I could make improvements in my bleep test score. I would like to pass level 9.
I am really looking forward to learning about the immune system and how to build muscles.
The Basics - WORK HABITS:
Attendance (classes missed and why) -2 classes because I was sick
Participation in field trips (woo kim, grouse grind, rock climbing) - I participated in every event and worked very hard.
Lates (how many & reasons) -none
Preparedness for class (gym strip &/or supplies) - I am always ready for class with my books and my gym strip
Class time management (are you using your class time to complete your work? engaged in class discussion? participating? following along? doing your best? or talking too much? ) - I am always working and try to finish as much work as possible in class.
Blog assignment completion - (out of 8 assignments) Comments? I still do not know how to post videos
Self evaluation of work habits for each class in coop - G/S/N; G
Biology 12:
Exercise Science 12:
Super Fit 12:
This is my interim report for the Human Kinetics Coop.
So far, the highlights for me have been all the field trips we have gone on so far. especilly the grause grind.
I am the most proud of my new gained knowledge of the heart and of the diffrent types of exercise
The most interesting things I have learned about is the heart
An example of when I really pushed myself in SuperFit is when I was in the weight room and beat my personal best on the aliptical
I could make improvements in my bleep test score. I would like to pass level 9.
I am really looking forward to learning about the immune system and how to build muscles.
The Basics - WORK HABITS:
Attendance (classes missed and why) -2 classes because I was sick
Participation in field trips (woo kim, grouse grind, rock climbing) - I participated in every event and worked very hard.
Lates (how many & reasons) -none
Preparedness for class (gym strip &/or supplies) - I am always ready for class with my books and my gym strip
Class time management (are you using your class time to complete your work? engaged in class discussion? participating? following along? doing your best? or talking too much? ) - I am always working and try to finish as much work as possible in class.
Blog assignment completion - (out of 8 assignments) Comments? I still do not know how to post videos
Self evaluation of work habits for each class in coop - G/S/N; G
Biology 12:
Exercise Science 12:
Super Fit 12:
Fitness testing
Splits distance off ground 25cm
Back Bridge 0cm (yeah!!!!)BEST FLEXIBILITY TEST
Long Jump 140 cm BEST POWER TEST
Stairs time speed 6.66 seconds
Box Drill 12.75 seconds BEST AGILITY TEST
Plank 1min and 35 seconds(personal best)
Side Plank 1min and 25 seconds
Bench steps 160 heart rate BEST ANAEROBIC GLYCOLYSIS TEST
Constant Push Ups 20 push ups BEST AEROBIC TEST
Balance On One Foot balanced the full two minuets
Crunches 45 seconds
50 Meter Sprint 7.5 seconds ATP-CP TEST
Wall Sits 1min 5seconds
Splits distance off ground 25cm
Back Bridge 0cm (yeah!!!!)BEST FLEXIBILITY TEST
Long Jump 140 cm BEST POWER TEST
Stairs time speed 6.66 seconds
Box Drill 12.75 seconds BEST AGILITY TEST
Plank 1min and 35 seconds(personal best)
Side Plank 1min and 25 seconds
Bench steps 160 heart rate BEST ANAEROBIC GLYCOLYSIS TEST
Constant Push Ups 20 push ups BEST AEROBIC TEST
Balance On One Foot balanced the full two minuets
Crunches 45 seconds
50 Meter Sprint 7.5 seconds ATP-CP TEST
Wall Sits 1min 5seconds
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
GROUSE GRIND!!!!!
Today I went on the grouse grind! I have only done it once before when I was around 13 or so. I slowly went up the mountain but with a steady pace. Everyone was way ahead of me that I could not even see them. I was worried that I would not make the 45 min half way dead line. But a made it in time and I reached the top. It is strange because when it comes to hiking most people have energy at the beginning and around the end they are tired but not me. I get very tired at the beginning but at the end I am basically racing up the hill. It must be a "runners high " thing. By the way this is a photo from google not my camera.
Yesterday during fitness we had a choice between the community run or weight room. I always liked the weight room so I went up there and went on the elliptical for exactly 45 min on resistance 18. I was very sweaty at the end and then I worked on my splits, which is improving. When I learn how to download pitchers from my camera I will post my progress with my splits.
Friday, 3 October 2014
Observations and questions
Observation1 , The heart was about the size of two fists and was a dark purple with two small white flaps on the top. The pulmonary trunk was a large pinkish tube that was at the top in the middle. Yet the aorta was a whitish flap that was on top of the heart to the right. It was heavier than expected, around a pound.
Observation 2 , The left ventricle had a thicker wall then the right. The chordate tendinae looked like spiderwebs and the valves looked like three small flaps that were on the sides of the atrium.
Questions: 1. The most surprising thing about the real heart was how different it looked then from the diagrams that I am used to seeing. But with basic understanding I managed alright.
2, The ventricle were the large parts of the heart that pump the blood to were it needs to be. The atria were two flaps that fill with blood when the heart beats.
3, The left ventricle is stronger then the right because it pumps the blood to the rest of the body and not the lungs.
4, The heart valves keep the blood flowing one way and to stop it from flowing the wrong way.
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
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Hello I am Elise. I have always been interested in natural medicine, nutrition and fitness so that's why I joined this course. My goals for this course is to improve my fitness and knowledge.
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