HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Urban Sprawl, Coronary Artery Disease, Walkability

• School: Brock University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HLSC 1F90
• Professor: Lawrance Kelli- An

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All body movements produced by the skeletal muscles resulting in substantial increasing in energy expenditure: exercise. Improved blood lipid (cholesterol/triglycerides: bone health, overall physical health. Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes (lead to blindness, loss of blood ow) Increased longevity: mental health & stress management, population attributable risk factors : Thursday, january 21, 2016: if canadians followed physical activity guidelines, it is estimated that the following death could be prevented. Cardiorespiratory fitness: refers to the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to function ef ciently and is achiever through aerobic exercise. Aerobic (w/ oxygen) exercise performed at a moderate intensity level for an extended time with an increased heart rate. ** the best formula for improving cardiorespiratory tness is 3-5x/week, 70-90% max heart rate, 30 minutes: 220-your age (for men) vs 226-your age (women) Muscular strength: refers to the maximal amount of fore that a muscle or muscle group is capable of exerting in one contraction.