Physical exercise benefits
Cardio exercise makes this organ a lot stronger.
Heart
Exercise can help improve many mental health conditions, most commonly _________
Depression/anxiety
This exercise involves running in place while lifting your knees high
High knees
True or False: Walking is considered a form of exercise
True! One of the best!
Regular exercise can lower ____
The specific brain chemical linked to happiness and sleep.
Serotonin
Squat
True of False: You should run if you want to improve your heart health.
False! Other exercises besides running can help with heart health too.
Lifting weights is an example of this kind of exercise
Strength training
This concept refers to belief in your ability to succeed and have confidence in your abilities. Exercise can increase this!
Self-esteem/efficacy
The core exercise involves bringing your opposite elbow to knee in a twisted motion.
True or False: Muscles grow during rest, not during the workout.
True! Rest is so important!
These cells are responsible for fighting infections in our bodies.
White blood cells
This sleep disorder can be improved with regular exercise and activity.
Insomnia
This exercise strengthens your arms by bending and straightening your elbows with weights.
Bicep curls
True of False: More exercise is always better.
False!!!!
Consistent exercise can reduce the risk of this common metabolic disease.
Type 2 diabetes
Exercise activates this system, helping the body relax after stress
Parasympathetic nervous sysytem
This advanced plank involves alternating bringing knees toward your chest and back quickly.
Mountain climbers
True or False: Pain after exercise is normal and common.
True!!! Feel those muscles grow!!!!!!