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The document discusses the impact of hypertension, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular risk factors on heart health, emphasizing the importance of aerobic exercise and lifestyle changes. It outlines risk factors that cannot be changed, such as family history and age, alongside controllable factors like smoking and diet. Additionally, it highlights the significance of calorie balance, hydration, and recovery in maintaining cardiovascular health.

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The document discusses the impact of hypertension, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular risk factors on heart health, emphasizing the importance of aerobic exercise and lifestyle changes. It outlines risk factors that cannot be changed, such as family history and age, alongside controllable factors like smoking and diet. Additionally, it highlights the significance of calorie balance, hydration, and recovery in maintaining cardiovascular health.

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PE Reviewer • High blood Pressure- “hypertension”

- increases the heart’s workload

BENEFITS OF AEROBIC EXERCISES causing the heart muscle to thicken and become

stiffer, this causes the heart to function abnormally.

• Aerobic - is defined as a type of moderate-intensity • High Cholesterol- when cholesterol level rises,

physical activity which stimulates and so does the risk of coronary heart disease.

strengthens the heart and lungs. Cholesterol level is also affected by age, sex,

• Kenneth H. Cooper- Father of Acrobics heredity, and diet.

• Cardiovascular Risk Factors • Physical inactivity- moderate-to-vigorous physical

- is a condition that is associated with an activity helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

increased risk of developing cardiovascular Lack of exercise weakens the muscles

disease. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol level,


diabetes, and obesity.
A. Risk Factors That Cannot Be Changed
• Obesity- People who have visceral fats
• Family history - If a first-degree blood relative has had
coronary heart disease or stroke before the age of 55 years are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke.
(male relative) or 65 years (female relative), you might be at Visceral Fats- excess body fat at the waist.
risk of contracting the same disease.
• Diabetes- High blood sugar levels can
• Age - The muscle of the aged heart may relax less
completely between beats, and as a result, the pumping damage the blood vessels throughout the body.
chambers become stiffer and may work less efficiently.
Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Gender - Men are at a greater risk of heart disease than
• Stressful Living - Individual response to
pre-menopausal women.
stress may be a contributing factor for heart attacks.
Once past the menopause, a woman's risk is similar to a
man's. The risk of stroke, however, is the same for both men High levels of stress in life or a tendency to often feel angry
and women.
have also been linked to an increased risk for heart disease.
B. Risk Factors That Can Be Controlled, Changed, or Treated
• Principle of Balance- This principle encourages
• Smoking - you expose your heart and bloo
the right combination of proper diet, regular exercise,
vessels to nicotine, carbon monoxide, and other
and healthy lifestyle to attain well-being.
harmful substances contained in smoke.
• Diet- plays a crucial role in achieving and sustaining health
- deprives the body's tissues of oxygen, and fitness.
damages the inner lining of blood vessels. Calorie Balance: Calories IN = Calories OUT
• Drinking alcohol - can raise blood pressure 1.
and increase your risk for cardiomyopathy, Weight Maintained
stroke, cancer, and other diseases. ISOCALORIC BALANCE
• Illegal Drugs- can have adverse cardiovascular Energy In = Energy Out
effects, ranging from abnormal heart rate to heart attacks.

2.
Weight Loss strengthen itself.

NEGATIVE CALORIC BALANCE • Recovery- allows it to replenish energy,

Energy In ‹ Energy Out Repair damaged tissues, and remove chemicals

3. that build up

Weight Gain

POSITIVE CALORIC BALANCE Bad Habits to Be Avoided

Energy In > Energy Out 1. Using Steroids and Recreational Drugs

• Calorie balance - is the balance between • Anabolic steroids - are synthetic hormones

the calories from the food and drinks that prescribed by doctors to treat specific medical

you ingest and the calories that you burn through conditions.

basic body functions and exercise. - Excessive and prolonged use of steroids may

Calories IN- food and drinks that you ingest result in liver dysfunction and cancer, etc.

Calories OUT- calories that you burn through basic body • Recreational drugs - such as marijuana,
functions and exercise
heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, opium, and solvents
• The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010
are addictive.
estimates that;
• Drinking Alcohol- can lead to alcoholism,
Women- need 1,600 to 2,400 calories
Dependence on alcohol, or alcohol abuse
Men- require 2,000 to 3,000 calories each day for
It can impair judgment and sensibilities.
healthy weight maintenance.
• Smoking- entices boys and girls of your age
• Hydration -is another essential factor in
as a form of pleasure and as a symbolic passage
keeping the body fit and healthy while preventing
to adulthood.
the development of kidney stones and bowel
Smokers have less endurance, poorer physical
cancers.
performance, and increased rates of injury and
lack or loss of fluids causes dehydration, which
complications from physical activity.
stresses the heart and blood vessels.

Severe dehydration can increase the pulse rate and body


temperature.

fluid intake of two liters or eight glasses daily is

recommended to keep the body functioning

efficiently.

• Overload Principle - means that the body will adjust

to the weight that is placed on it.

• Rest and recovery - help the body reach its optimal

level of development and performance.

• Rest- enables the body to repair and

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