For example, if you lose 2 pounds during an hour run, that's 2 pints or 32 ounces. Thus, you need 8 ounces of water or sports beverage every 15 minutes. Note the weather conditions on that day, and keep in mind that you may need to adjust your consumption if the conditions are different.
Active exercise is that which an individual does for himself, while active assisted range of motion is achieved with the help of a therapist or individual who aids the person in the movement. Passive range of motion is exercise performed on an individual by another person, therapist or nurse. Passive range of motion exercises offer a variety of benefits for those unable to exercise for themselves. Passive range of motion exercise helps prevent weak muscles or stiffness caused by non-use.
But could this really work? WebMD asked three experts to offer up their opinions on four of the top passive exercise trends: whole-body vibration, chi machines, electronic ab stimulators, and inversion boots. So grab that bag of veggie chips, prop up your feet, and read on -- their answers might surprise you! Whole-Body Vibration . By far the most popular new addition to the passive exercise category is whole-body vibration or WBV -- also known as Power Plate exercise. An outgrowth of a program used to train Russian cosmonauts, it quickly spread through Europe and Japan, then hit U.S. shores -- with whole centers now devoted to this workout.