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. List 5 activities that increase your heart rate.

Improving Physical Fitness Objectives: Discuss the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle and Aerobic Activity SOLs: 9.1, 9.1b, 9.1d: 9.2, 9.2a, 9.1c 9.4, 9.4a, 9.4b

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?

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:

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

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?

10 Ways that Aerobic Exercise Helps Your Health

#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

#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.

#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.

#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.

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

#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.

#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.

#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!!!

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#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.

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

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.

The Sleep Cycle