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Fitness |
They body's ability to respond to the physical demands placed upon it |
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What are the benefits of physical activity? |
•lowers your risk for certain diseases •moderate exercise can lower your risks for cardiovascular diseases,stoked lower your blood pressure and lower blood cholesterol levels |
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Cardiovascular disease |
•job of the cardiovascular system is to carry oxygen in the blood throughout the body. •physical activity makes your heart beat faster and your breathing increases to provide your muscles with sufficient oxygen •this will in turn strengthen your heart •people who get atleast 150 mins of moderate intense exercise each week are less likely to develop heart Related illnesses |
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Lower risks of cancer |
•people who exercise regularly greatly reduce their risk of colon cancer and lung cancer •women who exercise regularly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer and endometrial cancer (cancer of uterus) •physical activity increases your rate of metabolism the work of your immune system and the production of certain hormones |
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Stronger bones and muscles |
Increases the amount of fluid in joints,ligaments,muscles,blood flow to muscles •slow natural loss of bone density..maintain muscle mass •reduces pain caused by arthritis |
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Better weight control |
More activity,more calories burned •improves weight control by changing a persons body composition •increase muscle mass •more muscle and less fat lead to more calories being burned |
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Improve sleep |
•fall asleep faster •enjoy deeper and more restful sleep •awake less during the night •stay asleep longer |
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Improved mental health |
•Lower levels of depression and anxiety •brain to release endorphins-hormones that make you feel good distract you from problems Increased blood flow to the brain ,and self esteem and self confidence
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Improved academic performance |
Helps improve thinking,learning and judgement skills,academic (higher grades) |
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Improve your physical fitness |
Sedentary behavior-activity such as siting or lying down 35% of Americans engage in physical activities for at least five days a week 47% of Americans meet physical activities guidelines |
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Exercise versus physical activity |
Exercise-type of physical activity that is planned structured and purposeful Physical activity-structured exercise plus any other activities use energy (frisbee) |
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Interface physical activity into you daily life |
Find physical activities that for your daily like •you don't have to joking expensive gyms..use stairs |
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Exercise with a friend |
More successful with friends or family members for support Less likely to make excuses if someone else is depending on you Make new friends |
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School and community programs |
National association for sport and physical education(NASPE) And the American heart association (AHA) recommended all student in s physical education class in school Elementary kids-150 mins Middle and high school-225mins (per week) |
