PE Flashcards
is a system of exercise done with accompanying music
aerobics
as you grow older, your bones tend to demineralize or lose calcium
aerobic exercise promotes strong and healthy bones
it helps improve your outlook in life and self concept
aerobic exercise helps control physical and emotional stress
in general, a fit individual can think, understand, remember, and respond more quickly
aerobic exercise helps improve intellectual capacity and increase productivity
it helps burn calories and excess body fats at the same time
aerobic exercise is a realistic way to lose weight and keep it off
overweight and obesity increase the amount of ldl or bad cholesterol in the blood
aerobic exercise provides significant protection from heart disease
is a condition that is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular risk factor
if a first degree blood relative has had coronary heart disease or stroke before the age 55 years or 65 years, u might be at risk of contracting the same disease
family history
through the years of heart undergoes subtle physiologic changes even in the absence of disease
age
men are at a greater risk of heart disease than pre-menopausal women
gender
risk factors that can be controlled, changed, or treated
smoking
drinking alcohol
illegal drugs
hypertension
high cholesterol
physical inactivity
obesity
diabetes
stressful living
plays a crucial role in achieving and sustaining health and fitness
diet
is the balance between the calories from the food and drinkis
calorie balance
is another essential factor in keeping the body fit and healthy while preventing the development of kidney stones and bowel cancers,.
hydration
in exercise means that the body will adjust to the weight that is placed on it
overload principle
