1. By: Meghann Elliott, Elizabeth Roggermeier, & Erin Turco

2. Cardiovascular Endurance  The ability of the heart to provide oxygen to muscles during physical activity for a prolonged period of time  The most important aspect of fitness  Keeps the heart muscle, blood vessels, blood, and lungs in excellent condition  Higher cardiovascular endurance allows the heart to beat fewer time per minute while at rest.

3. Cardiovascular Diseases  Conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and stroke that affect the heart and blood vessels  There is a direct connection between lack of physical activity and increase in risk of cardiovascular disease.  Being physically active keeps all muscles strong, including most importantly your heart muscle

4. WOW!  In 2006, 631,636 people died of heart disease. Heart disease caused 26% of deaths—more than one in every four—in the United States.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  Inactivity increases risk for heart disease by almost 40%.  Over half of the U.S. adults do not practice the recommended level of physical activity.  In 2010, heart disease alone cost the U.S. $316.4 billion.

5. Recommendations  Children and adolescents should perform 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day.  Aerobic activity should make up a majority of the 60 minutes of physical activity.  Make physical activity part of your family’s daily routine.  Make physical activity fun!

6. Beginner’s Cardiovascular Training Program: DayExercise#1Exercise#2Exercise#3 1 Treadmill 15- 20min- light jog to run Rowing Machine 15- 20min- quick pace Push-ups 3 sets of max # of reps 2 Cardio Bike 15- 20min- medium to quick pace Chin-ups 3 sets of max # of reps Step Machine 15-20min- quick pace 3 Treadmill 15-20 min- light jog to run Skipping Rope 10-15min- fast pace Tricep Dips 3 sets of max # of reps

7. References:  http://generalfitness.tripod.com/id4.ht ml http://generalfitness.tripod.com/id4.ht ml  http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/ev eryone/guidelines/children.html http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/ev eryone/guidelines/children.html  http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart- health/index.aspx http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart- health/index.aspx  http://www.healthyflesh.com/cardiova scular-endurance/ http://www.healthyflesh.com/cardiova scular-endurance/