HLTH 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Lean Body Mass, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Aerobic Exercise
12 Jul 2017
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The joy of fitness exercise for health and fitness. The chapter deals with benefits of exercise and relation of exercise with health and disease. Physical fitness is the ability of the body to respond to routine physical demands, with enough reserve energy to cope with sudden challenge. Body"s a(cid:271)ility to respo(cid:374)d or adapt to de(cid:373)a(cid:374)ds of physi(cid:272)al a(cid:272)ti(cid:448)ity (cid:449)ithout (cid:271)e(cid:272)o(cid:373)i(cid:374)g overly tired. All dimensions of health are affected by physical fitness. Physical-reduces your risk of major disease, increases energy and stamina and may prolong life. Emotional- lowers tension, relieves stress, improves mood and helps improve positive self-image. Intellectual- better alertness- more creativity and improved health habits. Social- provides opportunity to meet people and workout with friends and family. Occupational- more productive and fewer medical costs. Environmental- helps develop deeper appreciation for health air and food and surrounding. There are natural physiological differences between men and women. Percentage of body fat, lean body mass, blood volume and maximum oxygen consumption.
