Cardiovascular Endurance

What are factors that impact Physical Activity?

• Environmental

• Social

• Physical

• Emotional

• Financial

Lack of physical activity can cause this:

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Loss of body fat

• Health weight maintenance

• Better mood and emotions

Physical activity can cause:

• Increased risk of cancer

• Increased risk of diabetes

• Less/worse sleep

• Improved bone and musculoskeletal health

Cardiovascular endurance is

• the ability of the bones and muscles to move the body more effectively

• the ability of the brain to process information more effectively

• the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to your body tissues

• the ability for Mr Yaniga to get more burritos in a shorter amount of time

Examples of cardiovascular endurance exercises

• Running

• Jogging

• Playing video games

• Swimming

• Dancing

What is one benefit of cardio exercise?

• Improved body composition

• Decrease in lung capacity

• Ability to sleep longer

• Increased body fat percentage

BONUS: What is Mr Y's favorite type of cardio exercise?

• Hiking with dog

• Dance Dance Revolution

• Competitive Hot Dog Eating

• Underwater Basketweaving