Physical Acitvity - Bradly Watts

Physical Acitvity - Bradly Watts

1. Beneficial to health

2. Defined as any activity that uses energy

   • Light Intensity
     • Grocery Shopping, Household Chores
   • Moderate Intensity
     • Golfing, Doubles Tennis, Dancing
   • Vigorous Intensity
     • Heavy Yard Work, Basketball, Aerobics
       • Counts towards total daily activity

3. People who don't exercise are more likely to...

   • Develop heart disease
   • Have a stroke
   • Get type 2 diabetes
   • Have high blood pressure

4. People who exercise are more likely to...

   • Increases chance of longer life
   • Feel better about themselves
   • Sleep better
   • Become stronger

5. Different ages need different amounts of exercise

   • 2.5 hrs. moderate/week OR 1.25 hrs. vigorous/week for adults
     • Activities need to be done in at least 10 min. increments
   • 60 mins/day for children/adolescents
   • No specification for young children, though they should be active throughout the day
   • If you haven't exercised in a while, build up
     • Choose activities appropriate for your level of fitness

6. A 150-pound, 5'10" man burns ~600 calories in 1 hour of running

7. The more you weigh, the more calories you burn, and vice versa

8. Make physical activity part of your schedule

   • Have some fun with it!
   • Go for a walk instead of taking a coffee break
   • Take your dog for a walk
   • Cycle more, drive less