2. Lifelong Activity

3. I. Physiological Benefits
Cardiac efficiency
Blood pressure - 35% lower in active people
Increased Metabolism
Longevity
Respiratory efficiency
Increased immunity
Improved body composition

4. II. Psychological Benefits
Stress reduction
Self-esteem
Social benefits
Reduction of depression

5. III. Domains of Physical Fitness
Strength
Flexibility
Muscular Endurance
Cardio-respiratory endurance
Body Composition

6. IV. Types of exercise
Aerobic exercise - exercise that requires oxygen to meet the energy demands.
Distance running
Swimming laps
Anaerobic exercise - intense activity where the muscles produce energy without using oxygen.
Weight lifting
Sprinting

7. V. Overload - working the body harder than normal.
VI. Progression - Gradually increasing overload.
VII. Specificity - Exercises need to be specific to what needs to be improved.

8. VIII. F.I.T.T. Principle Frequency - How often you exercise
Intensity - How hard you exercise
Time - How long you exercise
Type – Aerobic or Anaerobic

9. IX. Workout Stages
Warm-up - increasing circulation through slow, fluid motions.
Conditioning - Segment of workout that develops endurance or strength.
Cool-down - Tapering-off period after completion of conditioning period.