HEALTH Fitness

The expected age an individual will reach before dying.

Any of several conditions resulting in insufficient blood flow to the heart, poor pumping, or malfunction of the heart valves.

allergies

Participation in physical activity can relieve tension and allow the body to relax more readily. This leads to an ability to fall asleep more quickly, a better quality of sleep, and improved length of sleep.

Regular participation in physical activity can increase life expectancy by reducing the risk of developing certain diseases. Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Reducing the risk of developing these diseases can lead to a greater life expectancy.

False

Hypertension, which is a higher than normal blood pressure, can lead to heart disease and stroke as it causes undue stress on the cardiovascular system. The risk of developing all three diseases can be reduced through proper diet and regular exercise

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Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Aerobic physical activity is done for longer time periods than anaerobic physical activity. Aerobic physical activity is better for the cardiovascular system than it is for strength endurance, while anaerobic physical activity is better at building strength endurance than it is at increasing cardiorespiratory fitness. Any activity done for longer than two minutes becomes an aerobic activity as the body adjusts to the activity and begins to supply sufficient oxygen to the muscles.

Higher energy levels

high blood pressure

The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.

regular heartbeat

A.

30 minutes per day, 5 days a week

False

decreased attention span

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A person's opinion, feelings, or stance towards any topic.

the more benefit they will receive from exercise

There are many reasons why less active Americans do not increase their activity levels. Some reasons include not having the time or motivation, not having access to fitness facilities, having too many family responsibilities, and being satisfied with current levels of activity.

Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but it is important to consider time spent exercising as important time, as important as social commitments, work, and school. Therefore, effective strategies to increase time for exercise include scheduling blocks of exercise time, making people more aware of your exercise time, analyzing your schedule for the best time to exercise, pursuing activities that can be done from home, finding places to exercise that are close to home, work, or school, and finding a person with whom you can exercise.

intensity of an activity

attitude

The talk test is used to measure moderate-intensity activities. If a person can talk during an activity, but cannot sing, they are engaged in moderate-intensity activity. If they cannot talk, they are doing a higher-level intensity activity. If they can sing, they are doing a low-intensity activity.

True

20 minutes a day, two days out of the week

False

One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity.

False

True

Skin cancer

True

I will make it a priority

3 hours or more

True

True

True

Individualized plan for achievement of fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle goals.

The use of a variety of exercise techniques and types to improve overall performance.

The starting skill level of the physical activities included in a personal fitness program should be determined from other individuals' fitness programs.

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: The FITT principle helps determine the frequency, intensity, time, and type of each fitness activity. Different fitness activities require different frequencies, intensities, and time. The most effective fitness programs are those that incorporate fitness activities that improve the various levels of health-related fitness and take an individual's personal status into account. The FITT principle helps an individual choose the appropriate level, duration, and frequency of different fitness activities.

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Possible answers include varying the types of physical activity, keeping physical fitness fun, developing an interest in life sports, and registering for fitness programs.

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: The incidence of obesity in children and adolescents has increased over the years as more children lead sedentary lifestyles coupled with poor nutritional intake. More children spend time watching television or playing video games than before, which is taking the place of physical activity. Children should get at least one hour of physical activity each day, and many children are not getting that amount. This can lead to both present and future health concerns.

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: It is important for individuals to ease into exercise programs. Attempting to do too much at once can lead to injury. Also, it can lead to discouragement as individuals are unable to meet fitness goals that are set too high. By easing into an exercise program, individuals allow themselves to adjust to the changes in lifestyle and gradually get their bodies to higher fitness levels.

to track and monitor progress

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Including lifestyle activities in a personal fitness program can be beneficial because it increases the total amount of time spent on fitness activities in a given day without requiring much additional time. For instance, an individual might walk up a flight of steps each day instead of taking the elevator. These types of activities require less commitment than more formal fitness activities and are therefore typically more convenient.

lifestyle changes

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reduced flexibility, decreased energy levels, a loss of balance

A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.

at least 1 hour per day

It increases the amount of time spent on fitness activities. It is often more convenient to participate in lifestyle fitness activities than more formal fitness activities. It helps a personal fitness program lead to lifestyle change.

False

True

goals, activities, variety

True

Feeling guilty

three to five days a week

Pregnant women should not exercise at very high altitudes.

Failure to ease into an exercise program can lead to injury and discouragement.

False

Breaking fitness goals into smaller steps, choosing fitness activities that have personal interest, implementing a reward program