How much protein do we need?

How much protein do we need?
Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. The standard method used by nutritionists to estimate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person should eat 92 grams.
more here:  http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/nutrition/a/protein.htm

Photos: 14 surprising sources of protein

Think steak and eggs are the only way to get a full serving of protein? Think again. Take a look at these 14 sources of protein that will change the way you think about meals.

  

Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/diet-fitness/Photos+surprising+sources+protein/6188086/story.html#ixzz1nKfjzGA5


P.E. students:   Click on the vancouver sun link above to see more pics (14 examples) and get more info about various sources of protein.  How much protein do you typically get in a day / week?  What are your sources of protein?  Which of these recommended examples do you already eat..which ones will you try?  Record your protein intake for 3 days and record it for your journal/blog topic and comment on how you planned for it...and how you did in meeting the recommended amount.

My heart rate is 59bpm.



this was sent from my cell phone using this heart rate mobile app!
(I was just sitting obviously!..not doing activity)

each time you check it, you can forward the info...also you can create a list of entries and send them

http://www.appbrain.com/app/instant-heart-rate/si.modula.android.instantheartrate

BEST FITNESS APPS lists and reviews

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/life-video/video-the-best-fitness-apps-to-keep-you-on-track/article2311594/

http://www.holosfitness.com/features/

http://www.bloomtofit.com/5-best-fitness-apps-to-improve-your-lifestyle

http://exercise.about.com/od/videosmusicsoftware/tp/fitnessapps.htm

http://lifehacker.com/5726072/the-best-health-and-fitness-apps-for-iphone

http://www.appolicious.com/curated-apps/2568-best-fitness-apps

http://smartlifeblog.com/the-11-best-iphone-fitness-apps-for-great-workouts/

http://www.menshealth.co.uk/living/gear/the-six-best-fitness-apps

http://www.bestappever.com/awards/2011/winner/fitn

http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2011/09/best-exercise-and-fitness-apps.html

Mobile PE Apps

Here is a blogpost from a PE teacher in Wales (part of the U.K. / Britain...west of England) that reviews the use of Map my Fitness: a mobile app for fitness tracking.

"On researching such software I have come across many tools which are both web based and app based for handheld devices (i.e. iPod touch). One such app is the Map my Fitnessapp which is part of a family of apps including map my walk and map my run. The following is my opinion on what features of this tool may be for a school based PE programme.
The app is available on iOS, android and blackberry as well as being web based. This means students could log activities using their own handheld devices or one’s supplied within school if students are not allowed their own devices in school. However they could also log activity using computers in or out of school. This could be beneficial if you are asking students to log all of their physical activity, both in and out of school."
more click here:
http://thepeteacher.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/exercise-tracking-for-schools-map-my-fitness/

The use of mobile apps in Physical Education is a growing trend and one that I am interested in exploring for Surrey Connect P.E..
Students can  click on the various links + google the suggested apps to find out more.  Write a summary for your reflection journal comment(s)....try one out and write about it...do some more research and provide some other ideas and recommendations.  What are your ideas about how an app can be used within the current structure of the Surrey Connect P.E. course you are taking?  How could/should the course be changed or adapted to allow for the greater use of a mobile apps?

 * feel free to also reply right here on my blog with your comment!

• RunKeeper.
• other apps: Nike Boom, Nike training, fit deck, endomondi, runtastic
• specific weight training apps such as Viaden Mobile’s Fitness HD or  GAIN Fitness   might be more suitable.
• http://www.jefit.com/
• use of a blog in PE class:  http://dblain08.edublogs.org/
• http://www.vitogo.com/
• there are quite a few apps out there for fitness...try googling fitness apps and explore!

 this is a reply post to the BLOG above

"Great post, I must recommend the following sports tracking app that coupled with a Ant+ dongle allows for heart rate tracking also. 
The best feature about this is that the app reports data live to a URL meaning observations can be made live about performance.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/endomondo-sports-tracker-pro/id416797509?mt=8

If your using android devices, then you cant go pasthttps://market.android.com/details?id=com.sportstracklive.android.ui.activity.pro&hl=en

It allows for live tracking of all metrics as well as skin temp and breathing rate via additional hardware. Simple incredible"