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FITNESS FOR LIFE Angela Gaines, ED.S, MS, ATC Chelsea High School Sports Medicine
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Why is exercise or physical activity important? increases your fitness level. Helps prevent Chronic disease. Controls blood lipid abnormalities, diabetes and obesity. Reduces blood pressure.
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What risk factors are reduced? High blood pressure Diabetes. Obesity Regular physical activity can help people lose excess fat or stay at a reasonable weight. Low levels of HDL Low levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol have been linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease.
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How can I improve my physical fitness? FITT Formula F-FrequencyI-IntensityT-TypeT-Time
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How Can Sports Injuries Be Prevented? Proper Equipment Keep Playing Surfaces Safe Proper Preparation
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Common Types of Sports Injuries Acute Injuries Overuse Injuries Re-injuries
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How are sports injuries treated? PRICE PRINCIPLE P-ProtectR-RestI-IceC-CompressionE-Elevation
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