Impact Of Training On Lifestyle Diseases

Question 1

Cardiovascular disease

Answer 1

Associated with heart
Strokes etc
More likely to occur to those who follow a sedentary lifestyle
7m live with it

Question 2

Atherosclerosis

Answer 2

Hardening of the artery wall
Form of arteriosclerosis
High levels of fat and cholesterol build up forming fatty plaque
Eventually develop hypertension

Question 3

Coronary heart disease

Answer 3

Results from atherosclerosis of coronary arteries

Reduction of blood flow and oxygen limits cardia muscle ability to respire

Question 4

Heart attack

Answer 4

Fat break away from artery causing blockage
Permanent damage to heart
Heart muscle can’t regulate itself
190 die per day

Question 5

Stroke

Answer 5

Caused either by blood vessel bursting within rain
Or
Blockage in a Cerebral artery cutting off blood supply to brain
4th largest cause of death in U.K.
85% ischaemic

Question 6

Regular training can result in

Answer 6

Reduced levels of blood lipids and increased HDL to LDL cholesterol- slowing development of atherosclerosis 
Decreases blood viscosity
Increase blood flow
Reduce risk of stroke
Prevents hardening of walls
 Decrease resting and sub max BR
Increased surface area of alveoli 
Inspiratory muscle training - increase airflow reducing need for medication in later life

Question 7

Asthma

Answer 7

Construction of bronchial and inflammation of mucous membranes
Limits breathing
Inhalers provided
Can be exercise induced when air is cold and dry

Question 8

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 8

Includes asthma ,emphysema
Conditions of the lungs where airway is inflamed and narrow
Thickening of bronchial walls, decreases in LT elasticity