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EXERCISE. How exercise affects heart disease. Heather Webre, Jacob Prows, . Exercising decreases your risk of Heart Disease…. women who shunned exercise are 2X more likely to have a heart attack. Lack of exercise is one of nine risk factors. Exercising decreases your risk of Heart Disease….
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EXERCISE How exercise affects heart disease Heather Webre, Jacob Prows,
Exercising decreases your risk of Heart Disease…. • women who shunned exercise are 2X more likely to have a heart attack. • Lack of exercise is one of nine risk factors
Exercising decreases your risk of Heart Disease…. • More exercise = stronger heart • Heart can move more blood • Lowers heart rate so your heart can “take a breather” • Protects your arteries • Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) • Raises HDL (good cholesterol)
More exercise benefits blood • cytokines act either to promote atherosclerosis (atherogenic) or prevent it (atheroprotective) • 43 men and women around age 48 worked out for 2 and ½ hours per week for 6 months….
Results? production of the atherogenic blood factors fell by 58.3% and the level of atheroprotective factors rose by 35.9% • change was proportional to the level of activity • with every additional mile you run, your body is producing more protection and less destruction of your arteries.
People die from not exercising • Muscle degeneration • Immunities decline • Scarcity of protein • Exercise is essential in ensuring proper muscle growth and formation which in turn can increase immunity against infections and lethal diseases. • Small skeletal muscles signify that the heart muscle is weak.
So… What now? A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it's a risk factor that you can do something about. • http://www.videojug.com/interview/heart-disease-explained#does-exercise-help-prevent-heart-disease http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-exercise-to-prevent-heart-disease-1737/view/
What kind of exercise is best? • The AHA recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week, or 20 minutes of vigorous exercise three days a week. • Start small and build up to a goal you set. • Aerobic activities that involve the upper arms seem to offer more protection than other types. • Any activity is better than nothing!
Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits. It can: • Increase endurance. • Lower blood pressure. • Improve muscle tone and strength. • Improve balance and joint flexibility. • Strengthen bones. • Make you look fit and feel healthy.
Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits. It can: • Help reduce body fat and help you reach a healthy weight. • Help reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression. • Boost self-image and self-esteem. • Improve sleep. • Make you feel more relaxed and rested.
sources • http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/hdexercise • http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-prevention-exercise • http://www.healthystud.com/lifestyle/lack_of_exercise.php • http://www.variety-games.com/CW/Puzzles/800918783-puzzle.htm • http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHF/is_5_18/ai_86649634