HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Walkability, Stress Management, Osteoporosis
22 Jan 2016
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Current physical activity recommendations: to achieve health benefits, adults should engage in about 2-3 hours of physical activity. It is beneficial if you add core and strengthening training. Regular physical activity improves: cardiorespiratory endurance. Improved blood lipid (cholesterol/triglycerides) profile: bone health, overall physical health. Reduced risk of type ii diabetes (25% of the global population of type ii diabetes, can lead to blindness, lose feeling in feet, etc. ) Increased longevity (slows progression of dementia): mental health and stress management. If canadians followed physical activity guidelines, it is estimated that the following deaths could be prevented: Physical fitness: ability to regularly engage in moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity for extended times without excessive physical or mental fatigue. Physical fitness requires participation in exercise (as well as more general physical. Components of physical fitness activity) in order to improve or maintain: cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition (e. g. , bmi)
