Cardiovascular Fitness

Front

On average, the heart pumps ___________ times per day.

Back

100,000

Front

Approximately, how many miles does your blood travel?

Back

60000

Front

What does blood pick up from your lungs?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What does fat & cholesterol form in your heart vessels?

Back

Plaque

Front

What is atherosclerosis?

Back

When heart vessels become narrow & congested

Front

What happens to the heart with high blood pressure?

Back

The heart becomes larger.

Front

Why are clots in your blood vessels bad?

Back

It can get stuck and stop blood flow.

Front

What is a heart attack?

Back

When the heart stops because it does not get enough oxygen.

Front

What is a stroke?

Back

When the brain stops does not get enough oxygen

Front

How many minutes should you work out?

Back

30 minutes 5 days a week