Hydration
How many cups of water should you drink each day
8 cups
How many gallons of blood does the heart pump through the body every minute?
1.5 gallons
This is something you should do before you exercise. It involves your muscles and joints.
stretching
True of False during warmer months, we become dehydrated faster
True
On Average how many times does the heart beat each day?
115,000
True- research has showed the daily exercise keeps our minds sharp
What food is a good source of hydration.
HINT HINT- It's a fruit
watermelon
If you were to stretch out your blood vessel system, it would extend over _____ Miles
60,000
At what age do we start losing muscle mass.
Starting after age 30, people can lose 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade.
True of False: as we get older, we don't get thirsty as often.
True
This symptom can weaken your heart. It is tested by putting a cuff on your arm.
Blood pressure.
How many calories do your burn every hour when you are standing.
When you stand you burn an average of 100-200 calories
True of False: Water helps lubricate our Joints
True- Water is a key component of synovial fluid, which lubricates joints and allows for smooth movement.
What lifestyle factors increase your risk for heart disease?
Over weight
poor diet
sedentary lifestyle
smoking
Exercise can help reduce _____
stress