Health Benefits of Physical Activity

1. Nutritional Sciences 1340 Introduction to Exercise and Fitness Health Benefits of Physical Activity

2. There are problems with the “environment”!

3. Some activity is better than none! Revised concept of training: ___________ Old concept of training: ______ HEALTH RISK AMOUNT OF ACTIVITY

5. The “Old concept of training” model used twenty years ago t described physical activity and health risk? • a curvilinear one • having to do lots of physical activity to get any health benefits • NOT having to do a lot of physical activity to get health benefits • A and B

6. How would you interpret the “New concept of training” between physical activity and health risk? • The greatest decline (most bang for your buck) in risk occurs with small amounts of activity: going from sedentary to moderately active. • The greatest decline (most bang for your buck) in risk occurs with large amounts of activity: going from moderately active to very active. • More activity results in more benefit (risk reduction) but only up to a certain point. • A and C • B and C

7. Disease Prevention • decreases the mortality rate from chronic diseases • lowers risk for cancer • ______ risk for ______ • helps prevent and control diabetes • improves ______ ______ • helps increase bone mass and density • helps _______ low back pain

8. Daily Life Benefits • raises energy levels • ________ job productivity • helps people sleep better • counteracts ______ _______ • helps maintain independent living • _________ _______ quality of life

9. Physical Benefits • improves posture and physical appearance • ____________ ___________ • improves ability to burn fat • _______ longevity and ______ aging process • regulates and improves overall body functions • Helps maintain ____ ______

10. Heart Health • Improves and strengthens the ____________ system • prevents and delays the development of hypertension • lowers risk of CVD • decreases _____ ___________ • increases _____ ____________

11. Psychological Benefits • fights depression and anxiety • relieves _______ and ___________ • makes people feel _______ • motivates people toward positive lifestyle changes

12. Athletic Benefits • improves athletic performance • speeds recovery time following ________ • speeds recovery time following injury or illness • maintains better ________ _______ and ___________ • helps preserve lean tissue • improves __________

13. Kcal estimates are for 150- to 160-pound person. Slide developed by Steve Blair with information from article by L. Beil, Dallas Morning News.

14. Kcal estimates are for 150- to 160-pound person. Slide developed by Steve Blair with information from article by L. Beil, Dallas Morning News.

15. Kcal estimates are for 150- to 160-pound person. Slide developed by Steve Blair with information from article by L. Beil, Dallas Morning News.

16. Kcal estimates are for 150- to 160-pound person. Slide developed by Steve Blair with information from article by L. Beil, Dallas Morning News.

17. Kcal estimates are for 150- to 160-pound person. Slide developed by Steve Blair with information from article by L. Beil, Dallas Morning News.

18. Lifestyle and Energy Expenditure • assume a person’s caloric intake remains the same • Completing all of the tasks reviewed daily or as listed • Active way = 10,500 kcal/month • Sedentary way = 1,700 kcal/month • Difference of 8,800 kcal/month is energy equivalent of 2.5 pounds/month or 30 pounds/year 3500 kcals = 1 pound (lb.)

19. Physical Activity and Aging • slows aging • acquired aging (related to lifestyle) • compression of morbidity • time-dependent aging cannot be altered

20. Activity Aging Cycle Decrease physical activity Gain weight Physical lose energy deterioration Perceive self as old

21. Factors that cannot be altered • age • ____________ • gender

22. Factors that can be altered • physical activity • diet • ______ • __________ ______ • body (fatness) • blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure • __________ risk of _______ • Hypokinetic Disease Risk Factors

23. Process vs. Product We have more control over the process than the product. • Process deals with lifestyles and behaviors. • Activity is a process. • Fitness, wellness and health are products.

24. Something to think about... The new way of thinking • Do not focus on competition or makeunrealistic comparisons. • What do you have a realistic chance to be? • How can you modify behaviors? • Moderation is the key! • Do things that are good for you!

25. I don’t want to try to be someone else. I want to be the best I can be and select lifestyle habits that help me be the best I can.

26. The HELP PhilosophyThe basis for a healthy lifestyle H A personal philosophy that emphasizes healthcan lead to behaviors that promote it. E Everyonecan benefit from healthy lifestyles regardless of age or current health status. L Healthy behaviors are most effective when practiced for a lifetime. P Healthy lifestyles should be based on personal needs and interests.

27. Summary • Regular physical activity and good fitness can promote good health, help prevent disease, and be a part of disease treatment. • There are many factors that are under your control (lifestyle).

28. Additional Resource • Surgeon General’s report on physical activity and healthhttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/pdf/execsumm.pdf