Physical Activity Mr. DiCicco

Physical Activity Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy Walking to school Playing sports Cleaning/ yard work Benefits physical, mental/ emotional, and social components of health

Physical Benefits of Exercise Exercise: planned physical activity that is repetitive in nature and improves/ maintains physical fitness

Exercise controls weight Exercise can prevent excess weight gain Exercise burns calories More intense the workout, the more calories your burn EPOC (excess post exercise oxygen consumption) After a workout, your body will consume more calories to return your body back to a normal state (homeostasis)

Exercise combats health conditions and diseases Maintains and increases blood flow to all parts of the body, which in turn prevents /lowers the risk of: high blood pressure Cardiovascular diseases Type 2 diabetes Depression Some cancers Arthritis

Promotes better sleep Exercise helps you fall asleep faster and get into a deeper sleep

Boosts Energy Exercise increases blood flow to most of the body ↑ Blood flow ↑ nutrients ↑ energy

Cardiovascular system: Strengthens heart muscle Lowers blood pressure Lowers levels of artery clogging cholesterol Respiratory System: Pulls more oxygen in Lungs absorb more oxygen Musculoskeletal System Strengthens muscles and bones ↓ injury risk Exercise’s affects on body systems

Mental/ Emotional Benefits of Exercise Stress relief Endorphins: chemical that makes us relaxed and feel good Mood enhancement Self- Esteem Overall feeling in one’s self Self Efficacy Belief in ability to do something

Social Benefits Make new friends Spend time with friends Motivate to stick with a fitness program

Sedentary Lifestyle lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity Related Health Problems Obesity Cardiovascular diseases Type 2 diabetes Certain cancers Osteoporosis: disease in which a decrease in bone mass and density which can lead to an increased risk of fracture