Health Benefits of Exercise

Exercise increases stress levels

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise

• improved cell health

• prevention of injuries

• reduced risk of premature death

• increased risk of certain diseases

Exercise helps prevent injuries by

• maintaining spinal stability

• maintaining good posture

• maintaining appropriate body mechanics

• all of these

What does it mean to exercise?

• Go to the gym

• Lift weights

• Anything requiring physical effort

• Sitting on the couch

What part of your body will be most benefited from exercise?

• Your bones

• Your muscles

• Your heart

• All of these

If I exercise, I can Eat whatever I want

• True

• False

If I have no energy for physical activity, it's best to rest

• True

• False

What are some Mental/Emotional benefits to exercise?

• decreases heart rate

• Helps you think more clearly

• increases muscle tone

• helps have a Higher self esteem

Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness

• Physical fitness

• Physical activity

• Exercise

• Physical health

The more active we are, the more .... we burn.

• muscles
• meals
• calories