1.1.1 Healthy, active lifestyles and how they benefit you. Flashcards
What does a healthy lifestyle include?
Taking part in a physical activity Eating a balanced diet Sustaining friendships Avoiding harmful substances Having the ability to concentrate
What are the benefits of a healthy lifestyle?
Social
Physical
Mental
What are the social benefits of having a healthy lifestyle?
- Being part of a team
- challenges of overcoming your opponent
- Mix with people of similar interests
- Increase self worth
- Meet new people
- Team work and co-operation
What are the Physical benefits of having a healthy lifestyle?
- Cardio vascular improvements
- Look good and feel good
- less injuries
- Increase flexibility
- Burns up stored fat
- Strengthens bones
What are the mental benefits of having a healthy lifestyle/
- Promotes feel good factor
- Satisfaction of own performance
- improves self-esteem
- reduces stress and tension
- forget life’s problems
- opportunity for success
- relieve anger
What happens when you are Physically healthy?
Changes happen to the body, such as body shape and healthier organs.
What happens when you are socially healthy?
Helps you to relate to others and makes you more confident when mixing with others.
What happens when you are mentally healthy?
Your attitude changes, you are more confident, higher self esteem, you have less stress or a relief from daily pressure.
What does Serotonin control?
Sleep, memory and mood
What is the most effective way to improve levels of Serotonin?
Exercise
What does Exercise allow the body to do which prevents stress?
Detoxify
