Reference no: EM133771018
Case: Like nutrition, poor fitness levels influence our weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol profile, increasing our risk for chronic illness. Ideally, individuals should develop an exercise routine that addresses the five components of fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Improvements in each of these areas is protective against disease. Studies have also shown that achieving even baseline fitness can elevate self-esteem, aid in stress management, increase attention, and promote quality sleep.
1. Read the World Health Organization's first ever report on the impact of global inactivity below.
2. Read the Executive Summary of the Physical Activity Guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services below. It is a compliment to the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans you read last week.
3. The third link is a top ten list from the full Physical Activity Guidelines document.
4. Finally, watch neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explain how exercise impacts brain function. Finally, review the five components of fitness.