being physically active benefits your total health in a variety of ways
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Being physically active benefits your total health in a variety of ways.
physical activity
physical fitness
exercise
sedentary
Physical Activity and Your Health
Physical activity benefits all aspects of your health.
Teens should try for at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Physical Activity and Your Health
Physical activity includes all kinds of activities that you do every day.
Physical activityany form of movement that causes your body to use energy
Physical Benefits
Being active on a regular basis improves your physical fitness.
Physical fitnessThe ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands
Physical Benefits
All kinds of physical activity—not just exercise—will improve your health.
ExercisePurposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness
Physical Benefits
Strengthens your muscles and bones
Boosts your energy level
Improves your posture
Helps you maintain a healthy weight
Reduces your risk of many serious diseases
Physical Benefits
Mental and Emotional Benefits
Mental and Emotional Benefits
Stress Relief Mood
Enhancement
ImprovedSelf-Esteem
Better Sleep
Social Benefits
Spend time with friends
Make new friends
Develop skills to improve your relationships
Increase self-esteem
Give you confidence
Manage stress
Social Benefits
Taking part in sports can teach teamwork and sportsmanship.
Risks of Being Inactive
An inactive lifestyle puts you at risk for a variety of health problems.
Examples of sedentary activities include watching TV, surfing the Internet, and playing video games.
Risks of Being Inactive
Being sedentary all the time puts you at risk for a variety of health problems.
SedentaryInvolving little physical activity
Risks of Being Inactive
Health Problems that May Result from Being Sedentary
Unhealthful weight gain and obesity Cardiovascular disease Type 2 diabetes Certain types of cancer Asthma and other breathing problems Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Psychological problems Premature death
Making Time for Physical Activity
There are several ways to fit physical activity into your daily life.
Engaging in 10 minutes of physical activity six times a day provides the same benefits as an hour-long workout.
Making Time for Physical Activity
Playing basketball, soccer, or tennis Playing video or computer games
Washing the car by hand Taking the car through a car wash
Carrying your groceries to the car Using a shopping cart
Walking, skating, or riding your bike Getting a ride to a friend’s house
Shoveling snow Using a snowblower
Taking the stairs Taking the elevator
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Making Time for Physical Activity
By turning off the TV and getting out of the house for a little exercise, you can reduce your risk of health problems.
After You ReadReviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Exercise is a purposeful kind of physical activity that is planned and physical activity is any form of movement that causes the body to use energy.
1. What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?
After You ReadReviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. Name three body systems that benefit from regular physical activity.
Cardiovascular system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system
After You ReadReviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. Identify two types of disease associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Sample answer: cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes