G10 Physical Activity vs Exercises Flashcards

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any form of body movements that require energy. It does not necessarily mean it entails doing exercises.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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three types of physical activity

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Aerobic activities
Flexibility
Muscle-strengthening

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  • enhance your heart and blood vessels to function better, as well as making your lungs stronger.
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Aerobic Activities

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examples of Aerobic Activities

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walking
dancing
jogging
swimming
cycling
sports
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Activities that enhance flexibility, develop an excellent range of movement in the joints.

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FLEXIBILITY

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examples of flexibility

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stretching
yoga
tai chi
pilates

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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.

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Muscle-strengthening

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examples of muscle-strengtening

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a. digging and shoveling
b. lifting heavy objects
d. hiking up a hill
e. pushing and pulling objects

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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.

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EXERCISE

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four types of exercise

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Aerobic exercises
Strength Training
Stretching
Balance Exercises

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speed up the heart rate and breathing of an individual. Both of which are important for many body functions.

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Aerobic Exercise

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examples of Aerobic Exercises

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a. swimming
b. brisk walking
c. jogging
d. cycling
e. dancing

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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.

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Strength Training

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examples of Strength Training

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a. squats
b. push-ups
c. lunges
d. Machine exercise that involves resistance from a weight

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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.
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Stretching

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two kinds of stretching

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dynamic and static

17
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repetitive motions like marching in place or circling the arms

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Dynamic stretches

18
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stretch positions held for up to 60 seconds.

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Static stretches

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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.

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Balance Exercise

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examples of Balance exercise

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a. Tai chi
b. yoga
c. standing one foot
d. squats
e. Leg lifts

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● 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

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Aerobic Exercise

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● 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

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Flexibility

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● increase lean muscle mass, bone, and physical strength
● better posture
● good circulation of blood and oxygen
● lessen the risk of injuries and diseases

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Muscle Strengthening

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● 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
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Aerobic Exercise

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● 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
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Strength Training

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● 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

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Stretching

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● 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

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Balance Exercise

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Benefits of Exercise

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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