Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System

1. Short term effetcs

   • Heart rate increases
   • Stroke Volume increases
   • Cardiac output increases
   • Blood vessels dilate
     • Making skin red/cooling body
   • Increased systolic blood pressure
   • Blood shunted to working muscles
     • Blood shunting
       • Rest-Blood flow to digestive system is greater
       • Exercise- Blood is shunted to the muscles
       • Blood Vessels...
         • Arteries
         • Veins
         • Capillaries

2. Long term effects

   • Stronger heart-Keeps going for longer
   • Increased maximum cardiac output
   • Increased stroke volume
   • Decreased resting heart rate
   • Faster recovery after exercise
   • Healthy veins and arteries
   • Increased VO2 Max
   • More red blood cells
     • Deliver oxygen quicker to muscles
   • Less risk of coronary disease