Lesson 33 Participating in Physical Activity What to

Lesson 33 Participating in Physical Activity

What to Know About Physical Activity and Health Status �Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety by improving brain circulation. Norepinephrine is a chemical that improves messages sent via nerves. Furthermore beta-endorphrins are chemicals produced in the brain that create a feeling of well being. �Promotes Psychological well-being (way of viewing self)

Continued �Reduces the risk of developing type II diabetes by utilizing the extra glucose that the body doesn’t use �Builds and Maintains health bones, muscles, joints �Reduces the risk of premature death �Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by creating a stronger heart and prevents cholesterol build up

Diagram of Heart with Cardiovascular Disease

Continued �Reduces the risk of high blood pressure �Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer by helping movement of waste throughout colon

Is someone I know affected ? � 64 % of people are overweight � 44 million people obese determined by Body Mass Index (BMI) � 17 million people have diabetes � 950, 000 die of cardiovascular disease each year

Creating a Physical Fitness Plan �Utilize the FITT Formula Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type �Include a warm-up 5 to 10 minutes, aerobic exercise 3 to 5 times a week, do resistance exercises 2 to 4 times a week �Creating a Target Heart Rate for safe exercise. Rough estimate: 220 - your age, however doctor can better determine safe heart rate