C455 - English Composition I - Task 2.docx Evaluation Essay Western Governors Universi

C455 - English Composition I - Task 2.docx    Evaluation Essay  Western Governors University  Evaluation Essay  In this day and age, virtually every person, expert, and scientist agrees that an active lifestyle with adequate exercise is important, even imperative for a happy and healthy life. However, when it comes to identifying what types of exercise are more effective at producing positive health outcomes, the average American is much less likely to be properly informed about the pros and cons of different types of exercise. Contrary to popular opinion, resistance training (also known as weight lifting) is an excellent choice of workout for most people, not just athletes, because it improves or maintains muscle mass, increases bone health, and has unique cardiovascular benefits.  Improving or maintaining muscle mass through weight lifting is a critical health goal because it directly affects the functionality of human bodies and their longevity. Because most people think of muscle-packed bodybuilders when speaking of muscle mass, its importance in everyday life and health is often overlooked. Muscle mass and muscle strength play a big role for most non-bodybuilders as well: From performing physical jobs, to mowing the lawn, playing with the kids, or even rearranging the furniture, the capacity to perform any of these activities and many others are directly linked to muscle strength. The more someones muscle strength deteriorates, the less active they can be which can ultimately even influence their lifespan (Fifiel