G10 Physical Activity vs Exercises Flashcards
any form of body movements that require energy. It does not necessarily mean it entails doing exercises.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
three types of physical activity
Aerobic activities
Flexibility
Muscle-strengthening
- enhance your heart and blood vessels to function better, as well as making your lungs stronger.
Aerobic Activities
examples of Aerobic Activities
walking dancing jogging swimming cycling sports
Activities that enhance flexibility, develop an excellent range of movement in the joints.
FLEXIBILITY
examples of flexibility
stretching
yoga
tai chi
pilates
Activities boost your body’s strength and power. The following activities may work on the different parts of your body like the legs, arms, hips, chest, stomach, and the back.
Muscle-strengthening
examples of muscle-strengtening
a. digging and shoveling
b. lifting heavy objects
d. hiking up a hill
e. pushing and pulling objects
an activity that we set at a specific time of the day or a
week to do. It is a more structured form of activity that aims to achieve physical fitness.
EXERCISE
four types of exercise
Aerobic exercises
Strength Training
Stretching
Balance Exercises
speed up the heart rate and breathing of an individual. Both of which are important for many body functions.
Aerobic Exercise
examples of Aerobic Exercises
a. swimming
b. brisk walking
c. jogging
d. cycling
e. dancing
As an individual gets older, the body loses muscle mass, but strength training can help bring it back. Daily tasks like carrying heavy grocery bags, shoveling, and gardening, or just lifting heavy objects require you to have a regular strength training.
Strength Training
examples of Strength Training
a. squats
b. push-ups
c. lunges
d. Machine exercise that involves resistance from a weight
This specific type of exercise helps maintain flexibility, especially as anybody grows older. Aging leads to a loss of flexibility in the muscles, muscles get shorter and do not function correctly. Therefore, the risk of muscle cramps, muscle damage, joint pains, and strains are high.
Stretching
two kinds of stretching
dynamic and static
repetitive motions like marching in place or circling the arms
Dynamic stretches
stretch positions held for up to 60 seconds.
Static stretches
Improved balance helps prevent falls and makes an individual feel more secure. Balance is essential as each of us gets older. And
developing an excellent balance can help prevent the deterioration of our leg muscles,
joints, inner ear, and our vision.
Balance Exercise
examples of Balance exercise
a. Tai chi
b. yoga
c. standing one foot
d. squats
e. Leg lifts
● promotes better sleep
● sharpen the mind and judgment skills
● increase stamina
● develop a strong immune system
● enhance positive energy levels and moods
● lessen the risk of developing chronic diseases
Aerobic Exercise
● good circulation of blood and oxygen
● enhances a range of motion and flexibility
● better posture and alignment of the body
● decrease having stiff joints and tension in the muscles
Flexibility
● increase lean muscle mass, bone, and physical strength
● better posture
● good circulation of blood and oxygen
● lessen the risk of injuries and diseases
Muscle Strengthening
● relaxes blood vessel walls ● lowers blood pressure ● burns fats ● decreases levels of blood sugar ● reduce any inflammation ● enhances positive mood ● lessen the chances of developing chronic diseases
Aerobic Exercise
● makes body stronger ● promotes bone growth ● decreases levels of blood sugar ● maintains a healthy body weight ● improves posture and balance ● lessens stress levels ● reduces pain in the joints and the lower back
Strength Training
● develops and maintains body’s flexibility
● increases range of motion even as you get older
● lessens the risk of injury
● good circulation of blood and oxygen
● makes muscles longer
Stretching
● lessens the risk of falling and getting injured
● strengthens leg muscles
● helps stabilize movements
● helps get back the center of gravity after gaining or losing weight
Balance Exercise
Benefits of Exercise
Improve your mental health Help control your weight Strengthen your bones and muscles Reduce your risk of heart disease Help you quit smoking Reduce your risk of falls