Values Of Participation In Exercise Programs Flashcards
Cardiovascular fitness
Ability for your heart(cardio), blood vessels (vascular) and lungs to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to the cells of your body to meet the demands of physical activity.
Mascular strength
The ability of your muscles to exert force
Physical fitness
Your ability to perform physical activities well, and to have energy left for other tasks
Endurance
Stamina or your body’s ability to exercise for a long time without getting too tired
Flexibility
Ability to move your joints and use your muscles through their full range of motion
Endorphins
Chemicals produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus during exercise that helps to lessen pain and promote feelings of happiness and well-being
How do your improve your physical fitness
If your participate in exercise programmes, it means you take part in physical activities improving physical fitness as the more exercise you do, the more fitter and healthier you’ll be.
As you become fit
You enjoy yourself more because you don’t feel so tired
Benefits of regular exercise
Increased energy levels
Improved muscle strength
Mains healthy weight
Enhances immune system
Improves mood
Increased energy levels
Daily exercises helps your organs get enough oxygen and provide adequate nutrients to the muscles which in turn increases your strength, efficiency and energy levels
Improved muscle strength
Regular exercises keeps your muscles and joints strong, makes your tendons and ligaments flexible and improves your coordination and balance
Maintain healthy weight
Regular workouts help burn calories by improving metabolism which reduces excess weight
Enhances immune system
Regular exercise pumps oxygen and nutrients in a person’s body. This fuels the cells that fight bacteria and viruses
Improves mood
Working out releases endorphins in the body which makes a person feel relaxed and happy
