HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Urban Sprawl, Built Environment, Walkability
25 Feb 2016
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O all body movements produced by the skeletal muscles resulting in substantial increase in energy expenditure. Exercise: planned, structured, repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain components of physical fitness. Exercise is physical activity, but physical activity is more than exercise: for example: if you are walking to school, that is physical activity but not necessarily exercise. Cq: aerobic exercise is a type of oxygen using exercise that is typically performed at a moderate to vigorous intensity level for an extended period of time. Cq: current physical activity recommendations: * to achieve health benefits adults 18-64 years old should accumulate at least 121-180 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week in bouts of. Regular physical activity improves: cardiorespiratory endurance. Physical activity: bone health, overall physical health. Reduced the risk of dementia : mental health & stress management. Cq: 3-5/week, 70-90% max heart rate, 30 min/bout is considered the best formula for improving cardiorespiratory fitness.
