effects of exercise Flashcards
what are Immediate effects of exercise
Heart rate increases
Hot and sweaty
The heart contracts more forcefully
Breathing rate increases
The depth of your breathing increases
Body temperate increases
FATIGUE
what is resting heart rate
70bpm
what are short term effects of exercise
Tiredness
Dizzy/ light headed – what is this caused by?
Nausea- caused by over exerting yourself and a lack of
water
DOMS/cramp
how are doms caused
Caused by eccentric muscle contractions. They cause tiny tears in the muscle
fibres which lead to swelling.
what are benefits of a cooldown
Removes waste products (lactic acid)
Reduces the potential of DOMS
Slows heart rate
Allows breathing rate to return to normal
what are Long Term Effects of Exercise
Body shape may change
Improvements in specific components of fitness
Build muscle strength
Improve muscular endurance
Improve speed
