Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness Chapter 1

what is the greatest benefit of being physically fit?

A higher quality of life

How much sugar does an average american eat a year?

An average american consumes 10 pounds of sugar every year

What are the 3 factors that determine our health?

Genetics, Environment, our behavior

What does stress do?

Stress kills

The leading cause of death in the United States is

cardiovascular disease

Advances in modern technology

have almost completely eliminated the necessity for physical exertion in daily life.

the constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well-being is defined as

health- related fitness

Cardiorespiratory

heart, lungs and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues

What are some long-term benefits of exercise?

improves muscular flexibility, helps preserve lean body tissue, increases resting metabolic rate, helps people sleep better, helps prevent chronic back pain, relieves tension and helps in coping with life stress

What are some immediate benefits of exercise?

increase heart rate. Begins to strengthen the heart, lungs, and muscles. Enhances mood and self-worth. Leads to muscle relaxation. Decrease stress. Improves brain function. Promotes sleep. Improves digestion. Boosts energy levels. Improves resistance to infections

precent body fat

percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in a human body

Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles is called

physical activity

What are the 7 dimensions of wellness?

social, physical, spiritual, environmental, mental, emotional, occupational

Muscular Strength

the ability of muscles to exert a force one time

Muscular Endurance

the ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without tiring

Research on the effects of fitness on mortality indicates that the largest drop in premature mortality is been seen

the low and moderate fitness groups

Flexibility

the quality of bending easily without breaking.

to be ranked in the "active" category, an adult has to take between

10,000 and 12,499 steps per day

life expectancy in U.S.

78.9 years but people spend 1.2 of those years in serious illness and 2 of disability

Metabolic fitness can be achieved through

a moderate-intensity exercise program