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Physics Principals Research Paper Lisa Diaz Rasmussen University PHY4060CBE Section 01CBE Understanding Ourselves Through Physics Abed Almala William Anderson 03/15/2024

Physics Principals Research Paper The Physics of Physical Fitness Physics is the branch of science that deals with matter’s structure and how the universe’s fundamental elements interact. Specifically, it studies items ranging from tiny objects using quantum mechanics to the entire universe using general relativity. (Brown, L. M., and Weidner, Richard Tilghman (2024, January 5). Physics is used in every aspect of our lives, often in ways we don’t even recognize. For example, simply getting out of bed each morning takes energy conversion to lift and move our bodies. This concept is also true in our professions; one example of an industry that heavily uses physics is physical fitness, specifically for personal trainers. A personal trainer is an expert in physical fitness and exercise. “They combine that expertise with interpersonal and motivational skills to lead individuals and groups through exercise routines while educating them on the safest and most effective ways to achieve and maintain personal fitness.” (Personal Trainer Edu. (2022, November 29). Personal trainers use various types of physics principles when leading their clientele. The primary principles that physical trainers use are Newton’s Third Law of Motion and Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation. Newton’s Third Law of Motion states, “For every action (force) in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If object A exerts a force on object B, object B also exerts an equal and opposite force on object A. In other words, forces result from interactions.” (Hall, N. (2023, August 7). Personal trainers use this basic physics principle in various ways when leading a workout for clientele. Specifically, this principle is represented in strength training, such as pushing a weight away from your body. This force is considered the action and results in the

contraction of the muscles. The resistance felt during the push is viewed as the reaction because of the force from the contracted muscles. This principle also applies to weight lifting and performing squats. The force of gravity pulls down on the weight, and the muscles in your body generate an equal and opposite reaction to resist the force of gravity. This action is how our bodies lift the weight and move through a range of motion. (American Sport and Fitness. (2023, May 28). Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation states, “The force of attraction between two masses is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.” (Goddard Space Flight Center. (2020, September 23). Every exercise performed will relate to how much force needs to be applied to overcome the inertia of the mass to create acceleration. For example, personal trainers use this principle when instructing their clients to do push-ups. Since gravity pulls our bodies straight down, the muscles lined up against that force will be most challenged. (Human Kinetics. (2024). We need core and upper-body strength to push our body away from gravity, which creates resistance and accomplishes the lift portion of the push-up. When the downward motion is initiated, our bodies move with gravity, making the action easier to complete. We can make this exercise easier by doing push-ups on our knees instead of our toes. Doing so essentially makes our bodies shorter and generates less resistance. (Amacsports Limited. (2024). This contraction of our muscles helps build the strength and endurance needed to increase exercise intensity progressively. In conclusion, understanding these basic physics principles can help us optimize our workouts, reduce the risk of injury, and achieve our fitness goals effectively. By accurately balancing forces and actions, we can utilize physics’ capacity to enhance our mental and physical fitness journey. (American Sports and Fitness Association. (2023, September 12).

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References Amacsports Limited. (2024). Level 2 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge – gym instructor/exercise to music instructor (15:Training variables) . AMAC Fitness Training Provider. https://amactraining.co.uk/resources/free-learning-material/level-2-exercise-and- fitness-knowledge-index/level-2-exercise-and-fitness-knowledge-16training-variables/#: American Sport and Fitness. (2023, May 28). What are Newton's laws of motion and how do they affect exercise? ASFA. https://www.americansportandfitness.com/blogs/fitness-blog/what-are- newtons-laws-of-motion-and-how-do-they-affect-exercise#: American Sports and Fitness Association. (2023, September 12). How Newton's laws affect your workout: The physics of fitness . ASFA. https://www.americansportandfitness.com/blogs/fitness- blog/how-newtons-laws-affect-your-workout-the-physics-of-fitness#: Brown, L. M., and Weidner, Richard Tilghman (2024, January 5). physics. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/physics-science Goddard Space Flight Center. (2020, September 23). Imagine the universe! Imagine the Universe!. https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/features/yba/CygX1_mass/gravity/more.html Hall, N. (2023, August 7). Newton’s laws of motion . Glenn Research Center | NASA. https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/newtons-laws-of-motion/#: Human Kinetics. (2024). Gravity adds resistance to free weight exercises . https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/gravity-adds-resistance-to-free-weight- exercises#: Personal Trainer Edu. (2022, November 29). What is a personal trainer? How to Become a Personal Trainer | Requirements to Become a Fitness Trainer. https://www.personaltraineredu.org/what- is-a-personal-trainer/

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