ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF

CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

SkyView Academy Physical Education Department

More?? Improves athletic

performance

Good for balance and coordination

Develops motor skillsImproves efficiency of

movement○ Running, jumping

Immune System Benefits Increases function of

the immune systemBody is able to fight off

disease more easily

Boosts immune system May help reduce the misery of the

flu by boosting the immune system's response to the virus (Journal of Infectious Diseases, November 1, 2009)

Helps control appetite

Aids in maintaining weight lossDieting alone is not sufficient for keeping the pounds offExercise minimizes weight regain by burning fat before

carbs

Appearance Improves overall

appearance

Good for posture and poise

Increase in muscle definition

Good for skin tone and complexion

Pregnancy Aids in the birth process and postpartum

recoveryBody is better able to to handle the

physiological stresses of pregnancy, delivery, and recovery

Helps relieve discomforts of pregnancy Reduces risk of pregnancy

complications

Zzzzzzzz Improves overall

sleepAllows more rest with

less sleepDeeper levels of sleepFall asleep faster Decreases narcolepsyHelps to overcome jet

lag quicker

Helps to combat substance abuse

- Can greatly reduce your risk of becoming dependent on alcohol (Steven B. Hammer, Christina L. Ruby, Allison J. Brager, Rebecca A. Prosser, John David Glass. Environmental Modulation of Alcohol Intake in Hamsters: Effects of Wheel-Running and Constant Light Exposure. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 2010; DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2010.01251.x)

Length of Life Increases longevity

Feel younger then your biological age at any age- Being physically active reduces the risk of all-cause mortality.

The largest benefit was found from moving from no activity to low levels of activity, but even at high levels of activity benefits accrue from additional activity. Non-vigorous physical activity and all-cause mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Woodcock J, Franco OH, Orsini N, Roberts I. Int J Epidemiol. 2010 Jul 14.

Maintain a more independent lifestyle Improves overall quality of life!

Maintain a more independent lifestyle

Increases number of good years lived dramaticallyFar fewer years lived sick, debilitated,

and/or hospitalized

Improves overall quality of life!