Exercise Flashcards
Describe a brief history of exercise
20th Century physical activity was considered hazardous
1950’s epidemiological studies showed the benefits of physical activity
Present day there now lots of evidence for benefits of physical activities
Describe what James Herrick did
Described Sickle Cell disease - first physician to describe the symptoms of myocardial infarction
Describe the Jeremy Morris study
Heart attack rates in conductors and drivers
- Drivers sat for 90% and conductors climb 600 stairs a day
-Conductors had fewer than half of the heart attacks compared too drivers
State some health benefits of physical exercises
Reduced all-cause mortality, CHD, strokes, high blood pressure
Increased bone health, cognitive function, increased functional health
Running makes new heart cells in a young heart and even in the old heart
State how many deaths could be prevented worldwide with exercises
5.3 million a year by eliminating inactivity
How much of an effect does exercise have on health
4% reduction for every 15 minutes past the recommended until 100 minutes
How many people meet the world recommended step count
2/3 of the world
How many steps are needed a day to meet recommendation
7,000 a day for US adults
What is the effective of sedentary time
Increases the risk of CVD - Physical activity may counteract this
State 2 different types of risk factors
Non modifiable
Modifiable
What’s the difference between the two types of risk factors
Whether or not they can be changed with altered behaviours
Describe Crimson Zip
A PA program promoting short and long term
Define the purpose of Crimson Zip
Exercise habits in college are extremely predictive of long term habits and only 20% of the exercising students get the recommended amount
