Long Term Effects Of Exercise

Question 1

What are the long term effects on exercise on the musculo-skeletal system?

Answer 1

Build strength in ligaments and tendons
Increased bone density - help prevent osteoporosis
Increased muscle hypertrophy

Question 2

What is muscle hypertrophy?

Answer 2

The growth and increase of size of muscle cells

Question 3

What are the long terms effects and benefits for the cardio-respiratory system?

Answer 3

Decreased resting heart rate
Faster recovery rate
Increased resting stroke volume
Maximum cardiac output
Increased size and strength of the heart 
More capillaries
Increased number of red blood cells

Question 4

What is resting stroke volume?

Answer 4

The amount of blood pumped by your heart per beat

Question 5

What is maximum cardiac output?

Answer 5

The amount of blood ejected by your heart in a minute

Cardiac output = stroke volume x heart rate

Question 6

Effects and benefits for the respiratory system

Answer 6

Increased lung capacity
Increased number of alveoli
Increased strength of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles