Physical Activity Notes Flashcards
(13 cards)
Optimal Fitness
development of an optimal level of cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility
Sedentary Lifestyle
no irregular physical activity-increase of chronic diseases
Physical Fitness
body carries out daily physical activities
Chronic Disease
disease that develops gradually and persists over a long period of time- cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, 2 diabetes, cancer
Metabolic Syndrome
high blood pressure, large waist line, adverse blood lipid profile(cholesterol), impaired glucose toleration
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- heart and lungs get stronger(more capillaries)
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- blood cholesterol levels are kept at healthy levels
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- Build muscle strength
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- ratio of muscle mass to fat mass
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- metabolic rate increases
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- exercise promotes better sleep
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- Mental Benefits/ helps with depression, increases O2
8 Benefits of Physical Activity
- Social Benefits