Benefits of Exercise
True or False: Exercise can help improve modd and reduce anxiety.
What is Tai Chi?
What is a doctor?
This many minutes of moderate activity are recommended per week for older adults.
What are 150 minutes?
The body's largest organ that benefits from sweating during exercise.
What is the skin?
System in the body that benefits most from regular walking or aerobic activity
What is the cardiovascular system?
This kind of exercise involves repetitive movements like walking, swimming, or cycling.
What is Aerobic exercise?
Should be done before and after exercise to prevent injury.
What is warming up or cooling down?
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles after exercise.
What is protein?
This part of the body is strengthened by posture exercises.
What is core or back muscles?
Improved balance and muscle strength helps to reduce this type of injury.
What is a fall?
Helps to build strength without heavy weights.
What is resistance bands?
What is chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.
These lifestyle factors can reduce the benefits of exercise.
What is smoking or poor diet?
What is the respiratory system?
Regular exercise helps increase this aspect of daily living that allows seniors to stay independent.
What is mobility?
This type of exercise helps to improve flexibilty and range of motion.
What is yoga?
These type of shoes help reduce the risk of falls during walking or exercise.
Heart-healthy snack to eat after exercising.
What is yogurt, fruit, nuts, or a smoothie?
This mineral helps maintain strong bones.
What is calcium?
A brain-related benefit that has been linked to consistent physical activity in older adults.
What is memory?
Combines music and movement to improve coordination and heart health.
What is dancing?
Hydration should be maintained ___, ____, and ____ exercise.
This type of goal setting helps seniors stay motivated with exercise.
This hormone, also known as the "feel good" hormone, is released during exercise.