long term and short term effects of exercise Flashcards
1
Q
short term effects of exercise on the body
A
heart rate increases
breathing rate increases
red skin/ sweating
fatigue
nausea/ light headedness
2
Q
long term effects (3)
A
heart size increases -
This is due to hypertrophy, the walls of the heart become thicker over time. This allows stronger contractions.
resting pulse rate decreases -
because the heart is more efficient.
stroke volume increases -
because the heart is stronger. This means cardiac output increases