THE BENEFITS OF GOOD FITNESS

Question 1

ToF: good fitness benefits you both physically and mentally

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Question 2

ToF: Regular exercise can lower your resting heart rate.

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Question 3

ToF: The average resting heart rate is about 72 beats per minute.

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Question 4

ToF: Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels.

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Question 5

ToF: Regular exercise and a healthy diet keep veins and arteries elastic and free from obstruction

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Question 6

ToF: Healthy veins and arteries help the heart to work properly and keep blood pressure within normal limits.

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Question 7

ToF: Regular exercise is good for your lungs

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Question 8

ToF: What do you need most when you exercise? More oxygen!

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Question 9

ToF: The more you use your lungs, the easier it is for them to absorb oxygen and remove waste products.

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Question 10

ToF: Regular exercise burns more calories

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Question 11

ToF: When you stick to a regular exercise program, your body burns calories more efficiently

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Question 12

ToF: metabolism, which will help you increase your muscle mass, burn more calories, and reduce the percentage of fat in your body.

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Question 13

ToF: Metabolism refers to all of the physical and chemical processes within the body that create and use energy.

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Question 14

ToF: These processes include digestion, elimination, respiration, circulation, and temperature regulation.

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Question 15

ToF: Weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and joints

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Question 16

ToF: Regular weight-bearing exercises such as walking, running, and aerobics help to keep bones and joints strong

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Question 17

ToF: Regular exercise strengthens muscles

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Question 18

ToF: Muscles will become stronger, firmer, and toned with proper exercise.

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Question 19

ToF: Firm, well-toned muscles can also improve your physical appearance.

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Question 20

ToF: Regular exercise can reduce the risk of disease

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Question 21

ToF: exercise can help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease—two chronic and often deadly diseases.

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Question 22

ToF: Regular exercise can help to alleviate the harmful effects of stress

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Question 23

ToF: Exercise produces endorphins, which are naturally produced hormones that create feelings of happiness and well-being

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Question 24

ToF: When you exercise regularly, your lungs become more efficient. More efficient lungs take in more oxygen. Oxygen activates endorphins.

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Question 25

ToF: Endorphins are painkilling chemicals that occur naturally in your body.

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Question 26

ToF: Exercise increases the ability to better handle stress and tension

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Question 27

ToF: People who exercise regularly say they feel less tired, which makes it easier to cope with everyday whims and whines.

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Question 28

ToF: Exercise reduces stress-related ailments

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Question 29

ToF: hypertension (high blood pressure) or elevated cholesterol, with resulting heart disease.

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