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Bell Ringer #1 (Terminology)

Bell Ringer #1 (Terminology). In your own words define the words : physical fitness health wellness physical activity exercise Read pages 3 and 4 in your health book. Compare your definition to the book definition. Add to your definition.

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Bell Ringer #1 (Terminology)

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  1. Bell Ringer #1(Terminology) In your own words define the words: • physical fitness • health • wellness • physicalactivity • exercise • Read pages 3 and 4 in your health book. • Compare your definition to the book definition. Add to your definition. • List 5 activities that increase your heart rate.

  2. Improving Physical FitnessObjectives: Discuss the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle and Aerobic ActivitySOLs: 9.1, 9.1b, 9.1d: 9.2, 9.2a, 9.1c 9.4, 9.4a, 9.4b

  3. What do you think of when you hear the words physical fitness and exercise? • Hard work, sweat, fatigue, and self-discipline are words often used by many. • Others who have a regular and successful program may use the words fun, relaxing, and energizing. • So, why do some people enjoy exercising while others dread the thought of exercise?

  4. Why Exercise? • A competitive athlete may train to perform well in a specific event while another individual may walk to help control his weight. • The motivations for these two individuals are very different, but both are developing the same components of fitness. These components of fitness are as follows:

  5. Physical Fitness Components • Cardio-Vascular • Muscular Strength • Muscular Endurance • Flexibility • Body Composition

  6. Physical Activity • Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in energy expenditure. • Regular physical activity is physical activity that is performed on most days of the week. • What are some benefits of regular physical activity?

  7. 10 Ways that Aerobic Exercise Helps Your Health

  8. #1 Keep Excess Pounds Off You • Combined with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise helps you lose weight – and keep it off. • The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn – and the easier it is to keep your weight under control

  9. #2 Increase your Stamina / Endurance: • Aerobic exercise may make you tired in the short term. But over the long term, you’ll enjoy increased stamina and reduced fatigue.

  10. #3 Ward/Prevent Viral Illnesses: • Aerobic exercise activates your immune system. This leaves you less susceptible to minor viral illnesses, such as colds and flu.

  11. #4 Reduce Health Risks • Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many conditions including; obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type II diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer. • Reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

  12. #5 Manage Chronic Conditions • Aerobic exercise helps lower high blood pressure and control blood sugar.

  13. #6 Strengthen Your Heart: • A stronger heart doesn’t need to beat as fast. A stronger heart also pumps blood more efficiently, which improves blood flow to all parts of your body.

  14. #7 Keep Your Arteries Clear • Aerobic exercise boosts your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good,” cholesterol and lowers your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad,” cholesterol. • Thus, Less buildup of plaques in your arteries.

  15. #8 Boost Your Mood: • Aerobic exercise can ease/reduce the gloominess of depression, reduce the tension associated with anxiety/nervousness and promote relaxation (Prevents Depression). • Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. • Boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem!!!

  16. Mood

  17. #9 Stay Active & Independent • As you get Older; • Aerobic exercise keeps your muscles strong, which can help you maintain mobility. • Keeps your mind Sharp – At least 30 minutes of exercise three days a week helps reduce cognitive decline in older adults.

  18. #10 Live Longer: • People who participate in regular aerobic exercise appear to live longer!

  19. Bonus • Exercise Promotes Better Sleep: • A good night’s sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. • Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep • Careful – if you exercise to close to bedtime you may be too energized to fall asleep.

  20. The Sleep Cycle

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