Benefits of Physical Activity correct answers -more restful sleep, occurs natural after physical
activity
-better nutritional healthy, eat more b/c expending more energy
-improve body composition
-improve bone density
-enhance immunity resistant to cold and infectious diseases
- decrease risk of cancer colon and breast
- stronger circulation and lungs function
-lower risk for cardiovascular disease, lower pulse, bp total blood cholesterol increasing good
cholesterol and lowers risk for visceral fat
-normalizes glucose tolerant, lower risk for diabetes
-women lowers risk of gallbladder disease
-lower risk and severity of depression and anxiety
-better self confidence
-lower rates of mortality
-higher quality of life
training correct answers regular practice of an activity, which leads to physical adaptations of the
body with improvement in flexibility, strength, or endurance.
physical activity correct answers bodily movement produced by muscle contractions that
substantially increase energy expenditure.
exercise correct answers planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement that promotes or
maintains physical fitness.
, Canada's Guide to Physical Activities correct answers -The guideline for adults 18-64 years of
age is to 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity each week to achieve health
benefits.
-The time span of each activity must be at least 10 minutes in length.
-Two days per week, it is recommended to include muscle and bone strengthening activities.
-Following these guidelines can reduce the risk of premature death, and many chronic diseases
including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, colon cancer, breast cancer, type 2
diabetes and osteoporosis. Following these guidelines can also improve physical fitness, body
composition and indicators of mental health.
-The more physically active you are, the greater benefits you will see. If you are currently
inactive, it is recommended to start with smaller amounts of physical activity and slowly increase
the duration, frequency and intensity.
Muscle strengthening activities correct answers activities designed to increase muscle strength,
power, endurance and mass. These include lifting weights, using resistance bands, push-ups, sit-
ups, etc.
-During rest, muscles build more of the equipment required to perform the activity that preceded
the rest.
Bone strengthening correct answers activities are weight bearing activities design to promote
bone growth and strength. These include skipping, running, jumping, weight training and sports
like tennis and volleyball.
Moderate-intensity activities correct answers cause you to sweat a little and to breathe harder.
Examples include brisk walking, water aerobics, bike riding, and gardening
Vigorous-intensity activities correct answers cause you to sweat more and be 'out of breath'.
Examples include jogging, swimming laps, aerobics, hiking and cross-country skiing.
"Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults 18-64 Years". correct answers gives
recommendations and also examples of what activities that would meet recommendations