Asked by Kailee Billock on Sep 29, 2024
A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about isotonic exercises. Which types of exercises will the nurse give as examples?
A) Swimming, jogging, and bicycling
B) Tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts
C) Quadriceps set exercises and contraction of the gluteal muscles
D) Push-ups, hip lifting, pushing feet against a footboard on the bed
Isotonic Exercises
Physical activities that involve moving a muscle through a range of motion against a constant resistance.
Bicycling
A form of exercise or transportation involving riding a bike, beneficial for cardiovascular health and muscle strength.
Jogging
A form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace as a form of physical exercise.
- Devise and observe an exercise strategy for boosting health and averting sickness.
Learning Objectives
- Devise and observe an exercise strategy for boosting health and averting sickness.