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EXERCISE. By: Courtney Cutone , Emma DiBacco. What are perks of being active ?. Improves health and skill in a specific event Prevents coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, weakness, diabetes, obesity, and depression Helps prevent physical diseases
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EXERCISE By: Courtney Cutone, Emma DiBacco
What are perks of being active ? • Improves health and skill in a specific event • Prevents coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, weakness, diabetes, obesity, and depression • Helps prevent physical diseases • Improves strength, endurance, balance, and confidence • Walking, running, and climbing stairs improves metabolism, bone strength, muscle strength and mass • Weight training improves muscle growth and muscle tone • Running, brisk walking, cycling, and swimming strengthens muscles in heart
What methods of exercise are there? • Running • Brisk walking • Cycling • Swimming • Chin ups • Push ups • Sit ups • Dumbbells • Barbells • Stationary bikes • Aerobics
Why is exercise necessary? • Improves stamina • Strengthens and tones • Enhances flexibility • Controls weight • Improves quality of life
What is an appropriate amount of exercise? • Adults: • About 3 days per week • About 2 hours and 30 minutes per day • Children: • About 3 days per week • About 60 minutes per day • About 10 minutes at a time
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