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Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Health

Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Health. Stacy Gropack, PhD, PT Eric Lamberg, EdM, PT Rebecca States, PhD William Susman, PhD, PT. Interdisciplinary, Community-Based, Health Education for Diverse Elders. HRSA Grant #1 D37 HP OO838-01. The Cardiopulmonary System. Cardio = Heart

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Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Health

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  1. Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Health Stacy Gropack, PhD, PT Eric Lamberg, EdM, PT Rebecca States, PhD William Susman, PhD, PT Interdisciplinary, Community-Based, Health Education for Diverse Elders. HRSA Grant #1 D37 HP OO838-01

  2. The Cardiopulmonary System Cardio = Heart Pulmonary = Lungs

  3. The Cardiac System • The heart • Is basically a shell with 4 chambers • 2 Atria at the top • 2 Ventricles at the bottom • Left Ventricle is the main pump of the heart • Blood vessels • Arteries - carry blood away from the heart supplying the body with Oxygen • Veins - carry waste-rich blood back to the heart for cleansing

  4. The Pulmonary System • When we breathe, we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This exchange of gases is the pulmonary system's means of getting oxygen to the blood. • The lungs • supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body.

  5. EXERCISE • A successful exercise program involves frequent physical activity that is rhythmic, repetitive, challenges the cardiac and pulmonary systems. • The exercise program should significantly increase the blood flow to the muscles for an extended period of time, promoting cardiopulmonary fitness.

  6. Aerobic Exercise • Produces energy using Oxygen • Uses large muscle groups, such as your legs and arms • Should increase your breathing and heart rate • Increases your endurance

  7. Endurance Exercise • Endurance exercise are any activities that increase your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time, including: • Walking briskly • Swimming • Bicycling or cycling on a stationary cycle • Tennis • Volleyball • Dancing • Cleaning

  8. How to Monitor Exercise Effort • Maximum Heart Rate (if cleared by a physician) • 80% of 220 - Age • You should be able to talk while you are exercising • You should never feel like you can not “catch your breath” • You should not feel pain in your chest or legs

  9. How Much, How Often? • Increase your exercise gradually, starting with about 5 minutes of endurance exercise • Work your self up to 10 minutes • Ultimate goal is 30 minutes 3-5 times per week. • In the warm weather, exercise in the early morning or early evening

  10. Activity Pyramid

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