Effects of Exercise on Health

How does exercise affect the heart over time?

• Weakens the heart muscles

• Increases heart rate permanently

• Makes the heart stronger

• Causes heart palpitations

How does exercise help with writing a paper, according to the text?

• By making you more tired

• By improving focus and concentration

• By reducing vocabulary

• By increasing stress levels

What is the effect of exercise on blood flow to the brain?

• Reduces blood flow

• Increases blood flow

• Has no effect

• Causes blood clots

Which of the following best describes the effects of exercise?

• Exercise is harmful to your health

• Exercise has no effect on mood or health

• Exercise can improve physical and mental well-being

• Exercise is only for athletes

What happens to your muscles when you exercise?

• They become weaker and less dense.

• They rebuild stronger and denser.

• They remain the same.

• They become more flexible but weaker.

Which activity is suggested if you feel stressed, anxious, or distracted?

• Running

• Yoga

• Weightlifting

• Swimming

What should you try if you feel sad or grumpy?

• Watching TV

• Taking a walk

• Eating junk food

• Sleeping

TRUE OR FALSE: You shouldn’t exercise after a big meal.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which activity can provide the same benefits as a single prolonged workout?

• Watching TV

• Bursts of activity throughout the day

• Eating a large meal

• Sleeping

Exercises like running release a lot of the following "happy chemical" into the brain:

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Gaba

• Endorphins