Health, Fitness and Well-being

Flashcards about health, fitness, and well-being.

Blood Thickening

Harder for the heart to pump blood, less oxygen to muscles, heart rate increases.

Slower Reactions / Poor Decision Making

The brain works less efficiently.

Increased Body Temperature

Risk of overheating and heat exhaustion.

Muscle Fatigue / Cramps

May mean you have to stop doing an activity.

Dehydration

When your body doesn’t have enough water to work well.

Energy Use

Average adult male uses 2500 Kcal/day; average adult female uses 2000 Kcal/day.

Excess Energy

If you take in more energy than you use, the excess energy is stored as fat.

Endomorph

Wide hips, narrow shoulders, high body fat; good at shot-put and wrestling.

Mesomorph

Wide shoulders, narrow hips, lots of muscle; good at weightlifting, sprinting, and gymnastics.

Ectomorph

Narrow shoulders, hips and chest, not much muscle or fat; good at long-distance running and high jump.

Balanced Diet

The best ratio of nutrients to match your lifestyle.

Carbohydrates

Main energy source for all physical activity.

Fats

Provide more energy for low-intensity exercise and help keep the body warm.

Proteins

Help muscles grow and repair after exercise.

Sedentary Lifestyle

A lifestyle where there is irregular or no physical activity.

Obesity

Having a large amount of body fat.

Benefits of Exercise (Physical)

Improves general fitness, heart function; body systems work better.

Benefits of Exercise (Emotional)

Can increase confidence, help manage emotions, reduce stress and tension.

Benefits of Exercise (Social)

Chance to make friends, develops teamwork, skills learned may help with everyday work.