Physical Health
physical activity helps ________ a healthy weight
maintain
Exercise releases ____________ which has mood-boosting effects
endorphins
Any kind of sustained movement that increases your heart rate and causes your body to use energy is
physical activity
True or False. You have to have a gym or equipment to exercise.
False
Physical activity ___________ heart and lungs
strengthens
Physcial Activity helps improve your body's ability to respond to _______.
Stress
activities that increase your heart rate and breathing and benefit your cardiovascular health, examples are running, swimming, biking, or brisk walking
cardio
Physical activity is shown to decrease risk for ___ types of cancer.
8
physical activity does this to your muscles
strengthens and tones
Physical activity can help regulate your circadian rhythm, which helps promote better _____.
Sleep
activities that focus on building and maintaining muscle strength, example is weightlifting or calisthenics
strength training
How many minutes of exercise should you get a week
150 minutes
Physical activity decreases chances of experiencing _______ and ________ which are the two leading causes of death in the United States. (only have to name 1, but double points if you get both)
heart disease and stroke
Exercise helps create new ______ _____ which can help in reducing risk of dementia and cognitive decline, as well as boos creativity.
brain cells
exercises that improve your range of motion and flexibility, examples incluse stretching or yoga
flexibility and mobility
What animal can carry up to 5000 times its body weight?
An Ant
Physcial activity reduces your risk of developing __________, which is when your body does not use insulin properly or does not produce enough insulin.
type 2 diabetes
The effects of exercise can also lead to a good in ______-________, making you feel more confident.
Self-esteem
True or False. Strength Cardio and flexibility exercises all have the exact same benefits for your body.
False
A chefs hat has how many folds in it
100