The Health Benefits of Physical Activity Some graphics
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Activity in the Lifespan LEVEL OF ACTIVITY 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 AGE Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Hypokinetic Conditions Cardiovascular disease n Cancer n Back problems n Obesity n Diabetes n Osteoporosis n Mental health n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Lab 6 a information Cardiovascular Disease n Coronary heart disease (CHD) – #1 cause of death n Stroke – #3 cause of death According to the American Heart Association, approximately 42% of the population will die from a form of cardiovascular disease Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Modifiable Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease Smoking n Hypertension n Hypercholesterolemia n Physical Inactivity n Overweight / Overfat n American Heart Association Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity and the Heart Clean vessels n Good collateral circulation n AHA: Activity and the Heart Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity and Atherosclerosis Exercise reduces lipids n Exercise increases HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) n Exercise reduces fibrin deposits n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Reduces Coronary Heart Disease Risk CHD RISK Level of Physical Activity Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Cancer Second leading cause of death n Various types of cancer n Causes still largely unknown n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Reduces the Risk of Some Cancers n Reduced transit time – decreased risk of colo-rectal cancer n Reduced levels of hormones – decreased risk of breast cancer and some reproductive cancers Improved immune system n Reduced levels of body fat n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Back Problems n 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their life n Back problems are a major cause of inactivity in adults Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Reduces Risk of Back Pain n Improves flexibility of joints and ligaments n Improves musculoskeletal strength and endurance Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Obesity n Approximately a third of the population is overweight n Obesity increases the risk of many other diseases Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Promotes Weight Control Burns calories n Increases rate of metabolism n Promotes fat loss and preserves muscle n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) n Type I (juvenile onset) – Pancreas fails to produce insulin n Type 2 (adult onset) – Lack of sensitivity to insulin – Often caused by obesity Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Reduces Risks of Diabetes n Type 1 – Reduces disease risk – Increases quality of life n Type 2 – Decreased insulin requirement – Reduced fatness Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Osteoporosis Progressive loss of bone mineral density n Occurs commonly in old age n Occurs at an earlier age and more frequently in women than men n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Causes of Osteoporosis Loss of sex hormones n Low calcium levels n Physical inactivity n High protein intake n Smoking n Caffeine n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Reduces Risk of Osteoporosis Increases peak bone mass n Slows decline in bone mass n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Exercise Improves Mental Health Reduced depression n Reduced anxiety n Increased self-esteem n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity Slows the Aging Process Click for info on compression of morbidity Time dependent aging n Acquired aging (related to lifestyle) n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Activity also Improves the Quality of Life! Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Exercisers Are: 50 % more likely to quit smoking n 40 % more likely to eat less red meat n 30 % more likely to cut down on caffeine n 250 % are likely to eat low calorie foods and drinks n 25 % more likely to cut down on salt and sugar than non- exercisers n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Exercisers Tend To Have: More positive feelings about their health n More positive feelings about their careers n More aware of stress and adaptation to stressors n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Increase of Health Risk Studies have shown that addictive health-risk behaviors have increased in the United States n 4 million children have above normal blood pressure n 27 million children have higher than desirable serum cholesterol n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
At least one third of children are obese n 3, 000 children become smokers every day n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Results of 1993 Survey 4, 000 Jefferson County students were surveyed n 82 % of 8 th and 10 th graders reported having used alcohol n 29 % of 10 th graders reported that they have engaged in binge drinking n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
36 % of the total group reported using an illicit drug n 37 % reported watching three or more hours of TV on an average school day n Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Conclusion n “Children who improved their physical performance and health, through training, were able to accomplish more in all areas of their lives after training than they could before. ” Concepts of Physical Fitness & Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
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