The Importance of Intensity in Physical Activity

Produced in conjunction with UPnGO with ParticipACTION. The video explains why intensity matters, it breaks down what MVPA is (moderate to vigorous physical activity).

Dr. Mike Evans is a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. He is a Scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and has an endowed Chair in Patient Engagement in Child Nutrition at the University of Toronto.

Written and Narrated by Dr. Mike Evans
Produced by Reframe Health Films
Developed by Tim Thomson, Animation Answers

©2016 Michael Evans and Reframe Health Films Inc.

[unknownfor]

Who is watching for health/personal fitness class???

[wellbodisalone]

Exercise is really beneficial for your overall health. Remember that consistency is the key!

[ikeeponadmiring]

that was a nice explanation, thank you

[rizmacadillac]

Very interesting. Early childhood memories are of wanting to be better at sports and fitness. Wanting to be more athletic and perhaps even being an accomplished athlete. I found being forced to do light to moderate exercise on a daily basis - or forcing myself - helped me to improve into more strenuous exercise but with an exercise that I enjoyed. I guess the point is that with education, academics or something like religion ... well, nobody really knows if you are doing some of these things correctly or not. But with physical activity... if you enter a footrace then everyone can see and chart your progress and there is no hiding. I have read and studied a lot about sports and athletics over many years and one issue with intensity might be having a coach who was also once an athlete. I was listening to a football player talk about his player-coach and his player-coach set goals for him in regular conversations and regular training sessions which sound like they increased the intensity of the athlete's workout and caused the athlete to perform stronger and perform better. Getting into a routing is easy if you wake up in the morning and put one foot in front of the other. But sometimes you need a push from others to get yourself to a higher level.

[gedar]

Thanks for making great video doc! May I ask, what about someone who go to gym, is he/she doing moderate or vigorous activity?

[WaysToWonder]

Great video and love the graphical treatment. I'm curious what you might have to say regarding plateauing and the degree of intensity? When working out, after I while it's easy to get desensitized to a routine and no longer get the same cardovascular benefits... To what extent should this be expected, on average? Any strategies for how to overcome these "ruts"?

[PeopleHealthTru]

Energetic daily sex is the #1 best exercise for mind and body. Pushups #2 for body. Go up stairs or hills.

[Scottwilson]

I disagree with some points of this video, but let me say that a lot of it I agree with. I am a physiologist and a sports science graduate. I deal with clients everyday and I suggest that 3/4 bouts of aerobic exercise is better for health than anaerobic exercise. Aerobic is obviously fat burning, sustainable and is better for the heart. Human's aren't evolved to exercise anaerobically for extended period of times, yes interval training as you suggest is very beneficial. However, prolonged anaerobic exercise is not, it is actually rather detrimental. Anaerobic exercise produces stress hormones; i.e cortisol; which promotes fat production. Research has shown that those who regularly participate in long bouts of anaerobic exercise it increases the likelihood of heart arrhythmias by 18%. Sustained periods of anaerobic exercise also compromises your immune system temporarily and can cause insomnia. I know i'm going to get bashed, so if you don't believe me, do some research and read some of Dr Phil Maffetone's research.

[AlexPunk]

Whats the program he is using for that handwriting effect?

[عمرالشمري-دذص]

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[PeopleHealthTru]

To reduce carb cravings, eat more meat and beef - the most nutrient sufficient food. Snack on raw coconut. Eliminate processed foods/sugars and chemicals.

[Cal-xeru]

Cool art even though he isn’t drawing it

[amiracle]

WHY IS THE RESTING OR LAZY ILLUSTRATION AN INDIVIDUAL OF COLOR DOC? REAL INQUIRY. THANKS

[edgbarra]

I think now it got updated to 300 minutes per week

[wunna]

Buddy made the black guy lazy 🤬🤬😤think