How to Solve Organic Chemistry Problems to Help You Reach the Top

How to Solve Organic Chemistry Problems to Help You Reach the TopAs we all know, the aim of most of us is to climb up to the top of the ranking acidity organic chemistry problems. The ranking acidity organics has been made possible for students to earn their high school diplomas by completing the organic chemistry classes and showing that they have done well. There are many things that you need to remember to reach the top of the organic chemistry class ranking.One thing that you need to consider in order to help you in doing well in the organic chemistry problems is having all of the materials needed for class. You need to have all of the lab work, laboratory experiments, and all of the materials that you need to learn the lab work and learn more about organic chemistry. It would be a good idea if you had the same amount of all of the materials as you will use during your real life lab experience.Materials and material can be very difficult to get with some materials only being avai lable through instructors. One way to help you in getting the materials is to ask the instructor's help in looking for the materials. This can help you in knowing which materials are helpful to you. Another way to help you in getting the materials is if you knew how to get the materials from the labs or other places where the labs are available.Another way to help you in studying better and helping you with your lab time is to have some good habits to study well and in the most efficient way possible. One way to do this is having the habit of paying attention to what you are learning when it seems to take so long. By doing this you will be able to study for longer and faster.Now there are many problems that you need to be able to solve for the grade that you are after. As long as you are able to find the answers to these problems, then you will be able to move forward to the next level and that will be to the top of the organic chemistry problems. The first problem that you will nee d to solve in order to reach the top of the organic chemistry problems is to define the acidity of water.To help you with the definition of acidity, you can start off by making a large glass of water and then stir it. Then let it cool down and find the water inside. Now what is inside the glass is the concentration of water in the glass.These methods are simple and easy ways that you can use to help you with solving these problems and you will help you climb up to the top of the organic chemistry problems. The ranking acidity organic chemistry problems are simple and easy to complete, and that is why you need to strive to make sure that you get to the top of these problems.

Hidden Skype Emoticons and Smileys

Hidden Skype Emoticons and Smileys We use Skype all day, every day, to give English classes, meet with each other, and generally to conduct business and communicate with friends around the globe. One of my favorite things about Skype has always been the emoticons the people and symbols you can create usually by clicking the little smiley face in the lower right corner of the chat window. Often theyre funny, and they can sometimes be used to express something important.The other day I was chatting with a colleague, who accidentally asked a question I had answered moments before. He sent me this when he realized his mistake: I had never seen this emoticon before! I immediately began doing web searches to find other hidden or secret Skype emoticons, and came up with this list. To use them, type in the word, with the parentheses into Skype chat. For instance, (drunk) typed into the chat box will produce the image above.(soccer) : A little soccer player that juggles the ball.(mooning) : A man with his pants down and his butt pointing at the viewer. Possibly offensive. Dont send this one to your boss.(rock) : One of my favorites, a little emoticon face giving the heavy metal symbol.(facepalm) : A way to show frustration, a smiley slapping himself in the face.(wtf) : Try it. Its funny.(swear) : Similar to (wtf). These symbols are used in English in place of writing offensive language.(tmi) : In English TMI stands for too much information. Someone is telling you something that you dont want to hear about maybe about their sex life, or their bathroom habits.(smoking) : A smiley smoking way too many cigarettes.(bug) : A dead bug.(oliver) : A funny little smiley with glasses.(tovio) : A funny guy with a dog.(zilmer) : Another funny guy.(headbang) : Smiley banging its head against a wall. Another way to show frustration.(hollest) : A pair of womens legs that walk around.(heidy) : A little squirrel.(poolparty) : A guy who is ready for the swimming pool.Do you know some more? Let us know in comments. dann yR Just an hour ago I got the following icon from a friend using, I believe, her iPad: dannyR Well, it displays here. Anyone know where this smiley comes from? LOIEnglish I just see it as a square in Chromes web browser, but on my iPhone its a Smiley. Cupcakes Sweet (ph) its a phone that ringing (~) one of those movie take 1 thingies (Skype) the Skype symbol (punch) punching LOIEnglish Check out this site to see a lot more tips about using Skype: http://www.SkypeEnglishClasses.org mysecretrecipe.net (mooning) Charlotte Bach (red) : The red Angry Bird.

Reasons Your Child is Frustrated With Reading Comprehension

Reasons Your Child is Frustrated With Reading Comprehension 5 reasons why reading comprehension frustrates your child Reading comprehension is one of the most important subjects a young student will take, but its also one of the most difficult. Learning to read starts with basic ABCs and ends with a full understanding of what is happening to a character in a particular story or how to pull out important information from a text. Students who master reading comprehension will often find that their educational experience is much more fulfilling and less stressful but, they have to struggle through different elements of this learning process from time to time our Irvine reading tutors are here to help your child with their reading comprehension. 1.   An ongoing subject Many young learners become frustrated with reading comprehension because it’s something that takes a long time to master. They dont get the satisfaction of completing a difficult task straight away because it takes years to become a great reader. One way to remedy this is to break up the different learning elements into steps. If students can be congratulated on mastering different elements of reading comprehension, they feel good about themselves and have the energy to continue learning (READ: 5 Ways to Make a Biography Report Fun). 2. New vocabulary Almost no student will enjoy looking up vocabulary words in a dictionary or online. However, this is something many students will have to do to expand their knowledge base. Some students may be able to pick up the general meaning of a word in context but, eventually, there will be a word that just makes no sense at all. This is one of the more frustrating elements of reading comprehension but learning about new words is one of the best ways students can become successful readers. One way to help students deal with new terminology is to have them learn just a few new words at a time. Looking up five or six words isnt so bad but tackling a list of 20 or 30 words can be overwhelming. 3. Its taking away from their free time Nothing will make students enjoy reading less than watching other kids play outside while theyre working on comprehension. Although students who are struggling will likely need extra help, its important to make this time efficient and still allow time for a kid to exercise and play with friends. If a student has a reasonable homework schedule, theyre more likely to appreciate the importance of what theyre doing without digging their heels in and refusing to work. 4. Dry subject matter Young students will come across a lot of dry subject matter when it comes to learning to read. Although the information found within this subject matter can be extremely important to their overall education, it can frustrate students who are struggling with reading. When students are still learning to read, or just honing those complex comprehension skills, its essential they have access to characters and topics that are interesting to them. If they love baseball, they should read all about famous baseball players. If they think bugs are fascinating, then they should read about caterpillars and beetles. When students have a thirst for knowledge, theyre more likely to work through basic reading issues so they can discover that wealth of information. 5. Reading makes them nervous Many students avoid working on reading comprehension because theyre nervous about mispronouncing a word or being made fun of by a peer. This prevents so many students from speaking up in class and asking a question. One way parents can deal with this is by building up their childs self-esteem through positive reinforcement or working with an educational consultant to help them learn how to sound out words, write a summary, or increase their overall comprehension. Once a student is confident in their reading comprehension skills, they are more likely to persevere and become successful. Improve your childs reading comprehension with the help of Irvine reading tutoring from TutorNerds. Call us today for more information: Orange County private academic tutoring. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Sprucing up Meals on a Budget

Sprucing up Meals on a Budget Image via pexels.com Grilled Cheese A grilled cheese sandwich is one of the simplest meals you can make without breaking your bank; all you really need is two slices of bread and cheese. The simple recipe of bread and cheese gets old after a few tries, and there are various ways to make your grilled cheeses look and taste like something you could pay money for at a restaurant. Adding meat like grilled chicken breast or honey baked ham to the sandwich makes the meal more filling and adds protein that college students tend to skimp out on. The cheese often melts faster than the meat can thoroughly warm up, so try heating the precooked meat in the microwave before adding it to the sandwich. If you love barbecue, try slathering the meat with barbecue sauce, fusing a grilled cheese and BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Another more vegetarian-friendly option is to change up the butter and/or spreads you use in your grilled cheese. Instead of using regular butter on your bread to give the sandwich a golden crispiness, try adding herb-infused spreads, such as apricot garlic butter. Consider adding basil pesto to the inside of the grilled cheese, adding more flavor to each bite. Ramen Ramen is the infamous g0-to option for inexpensive and convenient dining for college students. Add hot water, wait a few minutes, and you have something to hold you over until your next meal. However, after multiple meals consisting of ramen out of a package, the single packet of seasoning will get boring. The best option to making ramen more filling is to add protein, whether it be chicken breast, beef, or an egg. Make the unhealthy meal a little more healthy by adding fresh vegetables to the ramen; just use whatever is in season or cheapest, like mushrooms, spinach, or green onions. Enhance the seasoning packets or forgo them altogether by adding your own seasonings. For a spicy kick, theres gochujang, red chili flakes, sriracha, or Tapatío. For a more savory flavor, there is Japanese curry powder, miso paste, or fish sauce. Theres also the option to skip out on the traditional ramen preparation method by using the packaged noodles for a variety of recipes, including pad thai. Image via pixabay.com Potatoes Potatoes are a personal favorite and staple to a grocery shopping list. They can be bought in bulk and can be prepared in various ways. Dice potatoes and toss them in vegetable/olive oil and a mix of garlic salt and pepper, and leave them to bake in the oven. These are an easy side to baked/grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. Avoid dropping a few dollars on fries; several visits add up and leave you unaware of how much money youre putting aside for something as simple as an order of fast food fries. Instead of dicing your potatoes, slice them to your preferred length and width to make french fries. Trying picking up chorizo during your next shopping trip to make papas con chorizo. Complete the quick meal with a sunny-side-up egg and a tortilla. Spam Meat packaged in a can may be suspicious at first glance, but the price and the convenience are enough to overcome any beginning suspicions. The precooked and preserved meat is easier on a college budget as it can be bought in bulk and used over an extended period of time due to the prolonged expiration date. One of the most common ways of incorporating Spam into a meal is making spam musubi   a slice of spam, rice, and sauce wrapped in seaweed. Spam musubi is convenient for students that are on the go; make it in bulk and you will be set for several meals and be able to take said meals to class, study sessions, or work. Another way to add Spam into your meals is to replace it with other forms of meat, which are often more expensive. Add diced Spam into your scrambled eggs or omelets, or use it as another ingredient for your fried rice.

Teacher talks Teaching ESL to kids vs. adults

Teacher talks Teaching ESL to kids vs. adults Dave Stewart is a former ESL teacher who currently works as a Placement Coordinator for the Explore Program in China. He has oodles of teaching experience and has spent three and a half years in South Korea teaching children, followed by a year teaching adults in China. He’s in a unique position to discuss the pros and cons of teaching adults versus children, as well as to give a little insight into the differences between teaching English in China and South Korea. In this two-part blog series, we talk about everything from cultural differences to classroom management techniques. There’s a wealth of information in there about teaching in China with loads of ideas about how to manage the differences between teaching adults and kids. Why did you switch from teaching kids to adults? I’d moved home at the time and was struggling to find a job teaching ESL in Vancouver. I had a CELTA certificate, so I ticked most of the boxes, but most of the positions here required someone who could teach adults. I found that employers were concerned that most of my experience was with kids in Korea. It wasn’t really the right sort of experience for the ESL roles that were available in Canada. I tried a few part-time positions but found it hard to make the transition. It became quite clear that there were some big differences between teaching adults and kids. Like many teachers, I realized one of the best ways to get enough teaching experience with adults was to find a country where I could teach adults for a solid year. Moving to China, gave me the chance to improve my adult-teaching skills and figure out ways to translate my experience teaching kids to build adult-friendly lessons. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Can you outline some of the differences between teaching adults and kids? Some of the differences between teaching ESL to adults and children are pretty obvious, but it can be hard to imagine the full impact of them until you’re faced with a group of adults and realise some of the teaching methods kids enjoy aren’t going to cut it. One of the big differences is the attention span of your students With adults they will sit quietly, so it’s possible to do longer activities, with kids you need short snappy tasks and even then they get bored easily. The little bit of extra time adults will spend working out a problem means tasks can be more challenging than with kids - where often entertainment is a big part of the native English speakers role as an ESL teacher The potential for conflict is greater in a classroom of kids Designing lessons you’ve to worry about stuff like: Is the hyper kid going to knock over the shy kid if we do a kinesthetic activity? Will implementing a points game cause problems? Does this game require too much patience for kids to concentrate on it? And even, do these kids have the motor skills required to do the activity? With adults there just aren’t those worries, usually they will all be able to behave well and work on an activity. Adults appreciate specific grammar takeaways With kids this can fly out the window. They are distracted easily and aren’t likely to be enthusiastic if you start explaining the finer points of grammar. You’ll teach them the same tenses, but you won’t let them know in the same way. With adults I had to outline the class objectives and key takeaways. Adults learners appreciate knowing the value of the class and what they should know by the end of it. With children it can be more of a case of tricking them into learning, coaxing them with games and activities that won’t make them nod off at the desk. Adults can be harder to engage and more passive in the classroom This is a pro and a con, really. It can make speaking activities a bit awkward. As a teacher you need to get comfortable with the silence and realize it doesn’t reflect badly on you as a teacher. You’ve got to negotiate with the students, gently nudge them to speak more and build up trust. Especially with Chinese students, they can be shy or reticent with expressing themselves in a new language. Taking time to build up a rapport with the students is wise. They’re going to need to trust you before they will want to step out of their comfort zones. Kids WILL go berserk Bored children do not a peaceful classroom make. A bored adult might stare blankly at you or take a nap. A poorly-managed classroom can dissolve into utter chaos. Think running, screaming and the stuff of teacher’s nightmares! Teaching adults has less extreme highs and lows Teaching ESL to kids is a rollercoaster. In a single day you can go from an extreme high to an extreme low. Even in a single class! Things can devolve as soon as an activity they don’t like is introduced or boredom creeps in. With adults, you may not get as many highs, but the overall day will be more balanced and easier to plan. You’ll pretty much know what you’re going to face from one class to the next. With kids, the lows can often be parent related. If you’ve got helicopter parenting going on, it’s going to be stressful. I’ve been called into the principal’s office because I had the audacity to tell the students the tomato was a fruit. Apparently this flew in the face of what a parent had said, and I was asked to steer clear of controversial subjects like classifying fruits and vegetables! How does the development of young learners and adult learners differ in the ESL classroom? I guess with kids it’s down to the fact that they progress as people as well as learners. You’re not just seeing them learn English, but you watch them develop social skills. Kids tend to have less respect for the work you’re doing as a teacher. I can remember students crumpling up worksheets I’d spent ages devising, and just tossing them in their bookbags. With adults they treat those assignments like gold, and value your time as a teacher more. They want to be in your classroom. With a few rare exceptions - these are usually people who are being forced to learn English by their bosses - and in that case they will not disturb the class and tend to just be a bit quieter. With adults you can see them really nail the learning goals overtime, whereas kids the whole process can feel a bit more holistic. If adults are invested in the class they will learn, whereas kids might be more interested in what’s for lunch in the cafeteria that day. So, if you teach adults does everything have to be super serious and academic? Not at all, but you do have to build up the rapport with your students slowly. They’re not going to come into the classroom skipping and joking. I definitely toned down the silliness with adults, but I injected some nonetheless. You have to coax that atmosphere you want out of the classroom. I used songs to help them with pronunciation or threw a plush toy around the classroom to get them chatting. Another thing I did was get them to practice the “P” sound by placing a tiny ball of paper on the backs of their hands and getting them to see if their “P” sound was strong enough to blow the ball from their hands. With adults you can still have fun, a lot of the errors they are making are fossilized, so it’s about getting them to practice in a fun way, without it seeming pointless. Kids tend to want to know what they will be doing, Adults like to understand why they are doing it. Can you give an example of how to connect with your adult students and build trust? I still remember one of my first Business English classes in China. I had the students line up like a hockey team and practice handshakes. They really appreciated it, once they got over the embarrassment, and they were cured of limp-wrist syndrome for all future business meetings! The reason this worked was that it was something they could do with a little effort, everyone was in the same boat at the same time, so no one student was called out alone and they had a valuable take away! Is teaching grammar harder with adults? I would say that with adults you really need to know your stuff. I definitely couldn’t imagine teaching them without a background that involved some kind of TEFL training. Students tend to know the grammar better than you would as a native speaker because they’ve learned it by rote. That means that confident students will challenge you on grammar, so you need to know how to respond. Where are adult learners weak when it comes to learning English? The adult learners are generally strong at grammar and writing but fall down when it comes to listening and speaking. So I would focus on the latter two skills. There’s apprehension among students about coming across as seeming silly or stupid. That’s one of the main reasons they don’t speak up. Once you get over that hump, teaching ESL to adults can be rewarding. You’re not there to be a grammar-monster, merely to encourage them and build up their confidence in expressing themselves in English. What kind of ESL teachers do you think are better suited to teaching adults? It’s definitely a better fit for quieter teachers who are reluctant to be get silly in the classroom. Kids need to be entertained, but teaching adults can give you space to be a little more reserved. It’s not as physical a role in that sense, with kids you might find yourself working a lot harder to manage the classroom. I think someone patient and detail orientated is the best fit for adult learners. What does the average day look like teaching English to adults abroad? I always found the early mornings in Korea a strain. I’m not a morning person, so the later hours in China suited me. My day started after noon and I would have an easy morning, get caught up on Netflix and emails then head into school. My first hour was always a planning period, I could look through the day’s lessons, print supplements and activity sheets. The rest of my day was broken up into three different types of classes. Face-to-face conversation classes with up to 4 students. There were workshops which were regular classes with up to 25 students at a time and life clubs where the students did team-building activities in English. Did you have to design your own lessons and materials? It was a mix, although I found that teaching adults in China was a bit more lenient around lesson planning, I could get more creative. With the kids in Korea I was sticking very rigidly to the books provided and there wasn’t a lot of scope for getting inventive. With the adults I could use the materials provided or, as long as the adults had the same learning outcomes, I could adjust as I saw fit. If you were to teach abroad again, would you choose adults or children? And what country would you pick? I think I would choose adults simply because you end up with more energy at the end of the day. With kids you have extreme highs and lows, which can be draining. With adults, life feels a bit more balanced. I would also go with China, it’s such a big country and there’s a never-ending list of things to do there. In part two, Dave will go into more depth about his time teaching in China. In the meantime, feel free to find out more about the Explore program in China.

Is It Time to Quit Your Job

Is It Time to Quit Your Job Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/write-plan-business-startup-593333/ One major indicator of when it may time to move on is if you are stuck in a rut at your current job. If you’ve been working somewhere for an extended period of time and haven’t had a conversation with your boss about factors like increased benefits, increased pay, a promotion, more lenient hours (this is career-dependent), and so on, then it might be time to think about where your future at that company stands. If this is relevant to you, don’t make any rash decisions. Sit down with your boss and see if you can negotiate any terms of your employment; if your boss is receptive, maybe try and stick it out for a few more months, if not then definitely seek opportunities elsewhere. Know your worth and know that you are a valuable person, both in your work life and personal life. Don’t settle for a job that doesn’t recognize that you deserve to have certain benefits and perks after being such a hard worker. Another indicator that it may be time to look elsewhere for work is if you no longer are enjoying what you are doing at your current workplace. This may be the hardest thing to think about because, at one point in time, you probably thought that this job was your dream job and that you would be there for a while and work your way up higher and higher in the company. However, you have to think about a job similarly to how you think about a relationship. In a relationship, sometimes two people are no longer compatible with one another and they move on. It doesn’t mean that they didn’t treasure their time together, but people change and grow up. This happens in careers also. Sometimes you just outgrow your current work situation and that is okay! Your job experience will always be a part of you, but sometimes you just have to make a change. This doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be a huge career change, but sometimes you just need to have new job experiences. Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/girl-computer-notebook-1064659/ A major sign that it’s time to find a new job is if you are generally unhappy with your current situation. If you are feeling at all sad, anxious, concerned, or just have a general lack of energy in the workplace for a significant period of time, then it’s time to make a change. Work is work, but you should do what you love. If you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning to go to work for a few weeks then something is definitely wrong. If this is the case you need to ask for help and ensure that you don’t do anything that you will regret. Talk to your boss and colleagues about what’s going onâ€"honesty is the best policy. Your co-workers and superiors are there to help you at work and outside of work. This would also be a great time to consult a career counselor and/or a therapist just to ensure that you get to the bottom of what is really going on. Sometimes this can be fixed by just taking some time off, but you need to discuss all of your options before quitting your job, if this ends up being the case. Change is good… it’s scary, but it’s good. It’s okay to contemplate quitting your job and it’s okay to explore your options. If you are thinking about quitting your job, just ensure that you have some sort of financial stability and that you are proactively looking for new opportunities. It might even be helpful to have some job applications sent out before you officially cut ties with your current company. Good luck to all of my readers in their career endeavors!

A Guide to Homeschool Chemistry

A Guide to Homeschool ChemistryHomeschool Chemistry is an excellent way to add life and excitement to the curriculum of any child's education. This program was developed by a successful mother and teacher for her students, teaching them everything they needed to know about chemistry.The program was designed with both children and teachers in mind, as it was specifically designed to help middle school chemistry. Each lesson teaches different aspects of chemistry, giving the students and teachers the ability to work together and collaborate on specific subject areas. Most of the lessons are focused on the basic steps of chemical reactions, as well as work on a theme based on a particular element, such as Gold.While most of the lessons for homeschool chemistry are taught using electronic resources, the lessons themselves are not very complex. The materials include videos, websites, and printed materials. Materials are available online, at libraries, and even from local home schoolers. W hile some parents may feel that homeschool Chemistry may be a time consuming endeavor, as it can often be, it is something that many parents would love to do if they have the time.Families should also consider the complete cost analysis of this program before opting for it. Depending on the number of students, the cost of purchasing the materials can vary greatly. Many people opt for only one or two lessons, while others opt for a complete set. If possible, the families should compare the various options available before deciding on which ones are best.When the homeschool chemistry is done with, families should consider the program to include online resources. These materials can be helpful in keeping chemistry facts current. Although the actual activities that are taught can be simple, most websites also have tutorials that show how to create interesting works of art using various elements and reactions.Homeschool Chemistry can be a great resource for those who are considering home schooling their children. Even if a child is not interested in science, this program can be used to teach them math concepts and other skills. Even if a parent does not like to teach their child all aspects of chemistry, they can still use the lessons to help their child learn more about the elements and the different reactions that they have.Homeschool Chemistry is a resource that can be utilized to great effect by any parents who want to create an enrichment program for their child. In order to take advantage of these lessons, the families should thoroughly compare the different resources available before deciding which ones are best. There are certainly many resources that can be found online or in the library, but these can also be time consuming.

Sol Chemistry Review

Sol Chemistry ReviewSol Chemistry Review is a very interesting new program that promises to take physics to the next level. This review of the fundamentals will teach the student about the phenomena, the forces and the properties of the atoms and molecules within a system.Physics is constantly being updated and developed to meet the needs of society and the advancements in the fields of computer science and engineering are making this field even more advanced. Although many people in the United States to study physics, not many people can explain it in detail. That is where Sol Chemistry Review comes in.Sol Chemistry Review takes a scientific approach to physics, which will help the student understand it much better. This review introduces the different theories of physics to the student and shows how the theory applies to every area of science and engineering. The theory will also show the importance of a physical model when it comes to a certain subject.Sol Chemistry Review teaches the student about the inner workings of the chemical bonds that hold together the various elements. The student will learn about how the two atoms in the molecule will interact with each other to form bonds. The student will also learn about the number of molecules and atoms that will be able to affect the forces between the atoms.In order to understand the science behind physics, Sol Chemistry Review will take the student through different types of atoms and how they operate. The student will learn about the different types of atoms and their properties and how they interact with each other to create the different forces within the materials that we are currently living in. With the proper training, the student will be able to grasp what is going on when an object is subjected to force.When it comes to teaching the theories and concepts in physics, Sol Chemistry Review is an innovative approach to teaching them. The book will teach the student all of the concepts that they need to understand so that they will be able to solve problems and improve their math skills. The classes will also teach the student the difference between the potential energy or work to be done in a certain experiment and the actual energy that are measured when the experiment is performed.The instructor who created Sol Chemistry Review has gained a lot of experience with teaching college students. He will take his experiences and make this book even more effective. This book will definitely improve the student's knowledge and skills with regards to physics and give them an understanding of how the whole world works and operates.

Why Take a Fitness Test before Exercising

Why Take a Fitness Test before Exercising Why Test Your Endurance Before Exercise Classes? ChaptersThe Dangers of Personal Training Without a Fitness AssessmentProceed with a Fitness Assessment if...:The Ruffier-Dickson IndexWhat to do About a Low Result on Fitness AssessmentsYour Fitness Certification Did Not Go Well...The Holidays are coming, and with them, anxiety about our waistline: the parties, the drinking, the food, the snacking in front of the telly because it is too cold to go out.And we're not even mentioning what sitting at your desk all day, working, does to your health and wellness!Immediately following the holidays come the resolutions: to lose weight, to quit smoking and/or drinking, to become more active, to get back in shape, to take up a sport...Mostly ideas that will lie forgotten in the attic of our minds, even as we are constantly reminded of our good intentions by our sense of guilt.Still: having the idea-desire-intention to treat our body better is not a bad thing, especially as time works its magic and we slowly degenerate.The desire to work out is the first step toward physical reconditioning and physiological (and mental!) well-being.Driven by skinny model adverts, the coolest trend in fitness wear and the undeniable attraction of extreme sports â€" how did that young chap manage to leap with his bicycle, anyway?, our feeling winded after climbing a single set of stairs is the final incentive to start counting calories, roll out the mat and squirm into our...See tips for counting your calorie intake here.Hold your horses!Are you seriously going to work out with no inkling of what your current physical condition is? Or, without knowing your body's limitations?An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.This idiom does not actually reflect western society's mindset: our method is to treat an ill after it occurs.A practice diametrically opposed to eastern philosophy, we quietly inject.Thus it comes to pass that those years accrue, not one of them caring one whit about our changing physiology.That is a disdain we all seem t o share, right up to the time we wriggle back into our workout clothes and lace up our trainers.Let's find out exactly where you are on the fitness spectrum, before you head out to the gym or solicit the guidance of a personal trainer.keep your heart in healthy shape to prevent cardiac incidents Source: Pixabay Credit: Artsy_BeeLilian Thuram's crushing blow, dealt to him by the elite football club, Paris St. Germain, upon discovery of a heart defect, found during a routine physical exam?Thus it is in the spirit of prevention that a physical stress test should be done before engaging in any manner of sport.Why Undergo a Stress Test?It should be obvious, when talking about physical stress tests, that they are conducted in a safe environment, with a physician â€" maybe one with the knowledge of sports medicine, collecting and analysing all of your data.(Potential) athletes over forty are especially urged to such an exam.Nothing discriminatory about that: it is around  that age that the human body starts its natural deterioration.Metabolism slows down, cellular matter becomes weaker, and muscles lose their elasticity â€" all through no direct effort or act of will.Especially for men over 40: you are subject to a greater chance of a cardiac incident, including outright failure, if you tax your heart.The risk of heart failure is exacerbated if the person presents with:hypertensionhigh cholesterola family history of heart diseaseand the effects of these are magnified if the person is a smoker.The very best way to reduce your risk of fatal heart disease and regain your health and form is to get fit.Even if you are not aiming to become the next Aiden Crawley, Steven Craig or Lucy Shuker (cricket, football and tennis, respectively).Discover how to calculate your body mass indexProceed with a Fitness Assessment if...:We have just discovered that men over forty are at greater risk of a heart episode and should undergo a heart stress test.Now let's find out what symptoms c ould alert a doctor that more tests are needed.Palpitations â€" if you feel your heart hammering in your chest, or beating irregularly; if you are having trouble breathing or catching your breath; if you have persistent, nagging chest or back painGenetic predisposition â€" if your family has a history of heart disease; if you yourself have high blood pressure, are middle-aged or older, and a smokerif you are a highly developed athlete in the course of a test of endurance â€" running a marathon, half-marathon; swimming or a cycling competition: any lowering of performance intensity is a cry for medical investigation.What does a Heart Stress Test Consist of?As seen in rapper 50 Cent's video In Da Club â€" no! I am not behind the times at all!; an endurance test consists of a series of aerobic exercises.Riding a stationary bike and running on a treadmill, both whose settings can be changed to reflect steep terrain or a gradual incline â€" the better to tax your heart.Electrodes affixed to your chest and back allow recording of your heart's activity.The exercise physiologist accountable for your test results will evaluate your cardiovascular system at peak performance, and at rest.Two other critical heart conditions that such a stress test can reveal are:ischemia â€" inadequate blood supply; andcardiorespiratory deficiency â€" any condition relating to the heart or lungsProfessional athletes must routinely undergo fitness assessmentsHeart Stress Tests for Professional AthletesUnlike us, who are maybe not paid to engage in the sports we are passionate about, those who enjoy a fitness career submit constant, albeit indirect, proof of their overall fitness and muscular endurance.Because of their very public performances, professional athletes give us a benchmark of what to look for â€" of setting fitness goals for ourselves in the course of personal training sessions.And also, what physical condition to beware of.Professional athletes must submit to heart or muscular endurance tests when:their coach, the club president or a team sponsor needs to verify their players' state of healthfor legal reasonsroutine health exams instilled by the League or any other organisation concerning itself with the health and safety of athletes.regular rhythmStep 3: again lay perfectly still for one minute, after which your pulse rate is again measuredAs the test's compound name indicates, it was established by two individuals â€" who each had a different interpretation of the resultant data.The Dickson Index is considered more reliable and revealing than the its counterpart but, for either one, a result below 0 indicates excellent effort and conditioning.A mid-range score would then mean a corresponding medium degree of conditioning.A high number represents poor conditioning and effort.What to do About a Low Result on Fitness AssessmentsTalk with your physician to see if a course of corrective exercises is advisable.Corrective exercises are those that help with he art and musculoskeletal conditioning ahead of more strenuous workouts.If your doctor recommends doing so, water-aerobics or other low-impact exercises are in order.Talk with a certified personal trainerSuch a fitness specialist can divulge training techniques that will not unduly stress your heart or musculature.S/he may then discuss functional training.Such a program design would condition you for greater mobility and activity in your daily life.It would include exercise activities conducive to a healthy lifestyle, and also nutritional guidelines.As your body becomes more conditioned, you could perhaps start exercising to music, and even start building muscular strength.Your heart is the most important muscle in your body; it would benefit you greatly to keep it conditioned.Your fitness trainer may prescribe:resistance training: using dumbbells, kettlebells or barbells; bands or even isometrics, you would push against that force to build muscular endurancestrength training calls fo r the same type of sports equipment but with greater weight and fewer reps, to build muscle mass and sculpt your bodyaerobic activities: Zumba, Pilates, cycling or running.All of these should be done under the watchful eye of a personal fitness trainer, and never should you train harder than s/he advises.Passed your endurance test? Fist pump is permitted! Source: Pixabay Credit: DamonifyYour Fitness Certification Did Not Go Well...What if your health certification exams did not yield satisfactory results?Or worse: what if you had a cardiac episode and your doctor recommends diet and exercise?There is no greater motivator to start fitness classes near me or fitness training than a cardiac episode.Even though your heart should not be overly stressed there are still plenty of training programs you can participate in to regain strength and fitness.Yoga, in all of its forms, is essentially a stretching routine that helps to tone and condition your body while ridding your mind of stress.S ome forms of yoga focus on breathing and meditation: a good starting point in your fitness career if you are at risk of heart disease.Martial Arts: forget about Jackie Chan and his high-energy choreography. Most of the disciplines involve... well, discipline, meaning: control of your body, muscles, breathing and heart rate.Tai chi is considered by some to be a martial art and by others to be a philosophy. It is practiced with relatively slow moves which, if done correctly, by the end of the routine, work every muscle in the bodyWater aerobics are especially suited for special populations, and are recommended for senior fitnessWhen we were younger, eating anything we wanted with no worries about body fat, physical education was nothing but a course we had to take in school.Now, we are more health-conscious and wiser about fitness education. We try to learn healthy eating habits adapted to our metabolic rates.We are invested in our lives and motivated to stay healthy: for our children , for our parents and for our loved ones.Do you have the stamina, the body composition, the strength and conditioning to win at this race called life?Submit to an endurance test before engaging in a personal training program. Then, the answer to that question will be a resounding YES!A victory fist pump is optional.