1. Principles of exercise, fitness and health
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2. Aims To understand the health benefits of regular exercise
Describe the effects of exercise on health related diseases

3. Health benefits of exercise
Reduced early mortality
Reduced morbidity (coronary heart disease, diabetes)
Improved mental health and psychological wellbeing (anxiety, depression, stress, mood)
Cardio‑protective mechanisms
Improved weight management and body composition

4. Health benefits of exercise
Improved posture
Prevention of lower back pain
Reduced risk of injury
improved joint stability
Increased bone density
Improved ability to perform active daily living tasks

5. Coronary heart disease
Reduced blood pressure
Improved blood cholesterol levels
Improved elasticity of blood vessels
Capillarisation
Improved blood flow distribution

6. Cancers Reduced stress Increase strength Increase weight
Increases energy

7. Type 2 diabetes improved regulation of insulin
Improved blood glucose regulation
Cells increase blood glucose uptake
Weight loss
Weight gain
Need to ensure that diabetics do not eat too little carbohydrates before exercise (if taking medication)

8. Hypertension Reduced blood pressure Improved blood flow distribution
Improved elasticity of blood vessels
Reduced muscular tension
reduced stress level

9. Obesity Improved fat metabolism Increased calorie expenditure
Reduces risks of other health related problems associated with obesity

10. Osteoporosis Increased bone formation Improved density
Improved posture
Reduced risk of injury