Value of participating in exercise Flashcards
Whats the benefits of exercise programs?
Improving your endurace or stamina
Becoming physically fit
Building resistance to disease
Increasing your flexibility
Building your muscular strength
Controlling your weight
What is cardiovascular fitness?
Ability of your heart, blood vessels and lungs to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to the cells of your body to meet the demands of physical activity
What does it mean if you are cardiovascularly fit?
A strong heart with a slower pulse rate
A large lung capacity
Lower blood pressure
The ability to exercise for long periods of time
What activities improve your cardiovascular fitness?
Walking
Cycling
Aerobatics
Dancing
Swimming
What is muscular strenth?
The ability of your muscles to exert force
What does it mean if you have muscular strength?
Strong muscles & tendons
Fewer back problems
Less tiredness
An increased metabolic rate
Better posture
Fewer injuries
What activities improve muscular strength?
Lifting weights
Step exercises
What is endurance?
Stamina, staying power, your body’s ability to exercise for a long time without getting too tired.
What do you need to have endurance?
Cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength
What activities increase endurance?
Cycling
Running
Jogging
Weight ligting
Aerobics
Swimming
What is flexibility?
The ability to move your joints and muscles in their full range of motion
What are the benefits of being flexible?
Increased range of motion
Prevents muscle soreness
Increases speed
Improves athletic performance
Improved body awareness, posture and balance
Better coordination
Improved circulation
Reduced risk of injury
Relaxing
What activities improve flexibility?
Stretching
Swimming
Yoga
Pilates
How does fitness affect mental health?
Improve your mood
Prevents stress
Helps improve sleep
Improves brian functioning
Provides opportunities to socialize
