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What are the three categories of benefits of physical activity? |
Physical, Mental & Social |
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Mental benefits of an active lifestyle |
~ Increase in self esteem/confidence ~ The 'feel good' factor ~ Competition ~ Physical challenge ~ Aesthetic Appreciation |
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Physical benefits of physical activity |
Fitness - Increased: ~ Strength ~ Muscular Endurance ~ Cardiovascular Fitness ~ Flexibility
Health: ~ Stronger Bones ~ Reduced chance of heart disease or stroke ~ Reduced chance of obesity |
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Social benefits of physical activity |
~ Meet new people/ make new friends ~ Increased social activity= won't engage in antisocial behaviour ~ Improves co-operation skills= better understanding of team mates |
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Anabolic Steroids |
Why? - Increase of protein synthesis = lean muscle mass - enable you to train harder and longer = more strength and power & speeds up recovery time - Increase winning chances
Who? - Sprinters/ Weight Lifters
Risks? - Liver damage (CHD) - Testicular Atrophy = low sperm count = infertile - Skin problems - Mood swings - Premature baldness |
