Exercise And Its Affects On The Heart

Question 1

How can exercise reduce stress?

Answer 1

Increased sense of well being as exercise stimulates release of chemicals similar to morphine which causes a “high”.

Question 2

If a man who has been resting starts doing some strenuous exercises, what is the effect on the rate at which his heart beats?

Answer 2

heart rate increases - nearly doubles

Question 3

4. What effect does exercise sometimes have on blood pressure, and why is it important?

Answer 3

Exercise can prevent high blood pressure. People with low blood pressure Less likely to have a heart attack.

Question 4

5. A middle-aged man who was overweight was not only put on a diet by his doctor, but was also told to do regular exercise. Why?

Answer 4

Exercise causes loss of body fat as it increases the rate at which the body uses food.