Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Body Fat Percentage, Coronary Artery Disease, Bone Density
18 Oct 2013
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Adherence: sticking together or faithfully conforming to a standard of behaviour in order to meet some goal. Mortality/longevity: all-cause mortality rates have been found to be lowest in the most fit individuals, regular exercise can slow, and in some cases reverse, functional losses associated with aging. Reduce probability of falling: only 18% of women and 33% of men over 65 years of age are categorized as being active. Physical/physiological: weight control, decreases resting heart rate. Lower resting heart rate, the longer you live: improves max vo2 (pulmonary efficiency, prevents high blood pressure, reduces coronary heart disease risk, decreases body fat percentage, maintains bone density. Cognitive: chronic exercise has been shown to improve cognitive functioning in high school students and adults. Psychological sound body, sound mind : decreased stress, decreased anxiety, decreased depression, improved mood, improved self-esteem, improved perceptions of quality of life.
