Health Tips

 

HEALTH TIPS

 

Physical Fitness  is the ability to meet life's physical demands and still have enough energy to respond to unplanned events.

There are 5 basic components of Physical Fitness

•  Cardiorespiratory Endurance
•  Muscular Strength
•  Muscular Endurance
•  Flexibility
•  Body Compostition
  

Physical activity benefits your musculoskeletal system, heart and blood vessels, bodily processes, mental processes, and longevity. This is largely a result of improved cardiovascular and respiratory functioning, which enhances the transport of oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body.

 Physical activity enhances the movement of carbon dioxide and waste products from the tissues of the body into the bloodstream and into the eliminative organs. This improves your energy levels, stamina, and ability to handle stress.

Physical activity can improve physical health by decreasing LDL's (bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL's (good cholesterol), by preventing or reducing high blood pressure, by helping maintain desirable weight and lean body mass, and by preventing some cancers.

Physical activity can make you feel more confident and thereby improve your self-esteem. It can also improve self-esteem by helping to maintain recommended body weight and a desirable body image and by providing challenges that develop confidence and the relization that, even if the challenges are not sucessfully overcome, significant learning occurs. Self-esteem is also enhanced when endurance and stength are developed so you can perform daily activities effectively and for longer periods of time.

 As for the outer beauty, the more efficient your blood circulation is, the more beautiful your skin, hair, nails, and eyes will be.

Cardiovascular or aerobic activity reduces stress and enhances your heart health, immune system, endurance, longevity.  For every 1hr of aerobic activity, there may be a 2hr increase of longevity.

• Try brisk walking, jogging, swimming, biking, dancing, and power yoga.

 Flexibility exercises are great for easing physical tension improving your range of motion, improving your agility, and helping you connect body, mind, and spirit.

• Try yoga          
  

Physical Activity for Health Benefits

Effort, Time Needed                              Examples of Activities

Light                                                         Light walking, volleyball, easy gardening, stretching
60 minutes

Moderate                                                  Brisk walking, biking, raking leaves, swimming, dancing, water aerobics
30-60 minutes

Vigorous                                                   Aerobics, jogging, hockey, basketball, fast swimming, fast dancing      
20-30 minutes
 

Participate in Moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes, four or more days each week.
      * can take place all at once, or can be accumulated in 3 or more 10-minute periods.