CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

WHAT IS IT?  Cardio = of or relating to the heart  Vascular = of or relating to blood vessels  Cardiovascular fitness = the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels (cardiovascular system) to deliver oxygen-rich blood to working muscles during sustained physical activity; how well and efficiently your blood circulates through your body  “HIGH” Cardiovascular fitness Heart functions “WELL”  “LOW” Cardiovascular fitness Heart functions “POORLY”

WHY DOES IT MATTER?  This is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  In 2008, over 616,000 people died of this disease. This disease caused almost 25% of deaths—almost one in every four—in the United States.  In 2010, this disease alone was projected to cost the United States $108.9 billion. HEART DISEASE *READ ARTICLE*

THE GOOD NEWS "Many heart disease and stroke deaths could be avoided through improvements in lifestyle behaviors”

HOW DO I DECREASE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE?  EATING A HEALTHY DIET  NOT SMOKING  EXERCISING  THE HEART IS A MUSCLE  HOW DO WE STRENGTHEN MUSCLES?  EXERCISING/WORKING THEM  TO STRENGTHEN THE HEART WE DO CARDIO EXERCISE

HOW MUCH EXERCISE DOES MY HEART NEED? 60 MINUTES TOTAL EVERYDAY!!!  How much do you get???

REVIEW 1.WHAT DOES THE WORD CARDIO MEAN? 2.WHAT DOES THE WORD VASCULAR MEAN? 3.DEFINE CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS 4.TRUE OR FALSE: A HEART FUNCTIONS WELL IN A PERSON WITH POOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS 5. WHAT IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE U.S.? 6. HOW DO I DECREASE MY RISK FOR HEART DISEASE? 7. HOW MUCH EXERCISE SHOULD I GET TO HAVE A STRONG HEART?

ANSWERS 1.Of or relating to the heart 2.Of or relating to the blood vessels 3.How well & efficient your cardiovascular system (heart, lungs, blood vessels) functions 4.False 5.Heart disease 6.Don’t smoke, eat a healthy diet, do cardiovascular exercise 7.60 min every day