1. …what’s the big deal, anyway?
Exercising
…what’s the big deal, anyway?
By: Alex Gregor
Grades: High School

2. So What is It? Exercise (Merriam-Webster):
bodily exertion for the sake of developing and maintaining physical fitness V E R S E S
Physical Activity (MyPyramid.gov)
movement of the body that uses energy

3. Types of Exercise Flexibility (stretching, yoga/palates)
Aerobic (jogging, walking, jump rope, hiking)
(Body works using oxygen as fuel)
Anaerobic (weight lifting, sprinting)
(Body works without using oxygen as fuel)

4. How to Exercise
All exercise trains one or more of the components of fitness
Two types of fitness components:
Skill related
Health related
Skill related – directly relate to athletics and sports
Health related – foster healthy and active lifestyles
Link to Skill Related Fitness Components
Link to Health Related Fitness Components

5. Skill Related Components of Fitness
Agility
The ability to rapidly change the position of the body with speed and accuracy
Balance
Maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving
The ability to integrate the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with the body in performing tasks smoothly and accurately.
Coordination

6. Skill Related Components of Fitness
Power
Speed
The time between initiation of a stimulus and the beginning of the reaction to it.
The ability to perform a movement within a short period of time. 
The rate at which work is performed, calculated as work divided by time.
Reaction Time

7. Health Related Components of Fitness
Muscle Endurance
The muscle’s ability to sustain contraction without fatigue.
Muscle Strength
More Muscle!!
The muscle’s ability to exert a maximal force
Cardio-respiratory Endurance
The ability of circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and the muscular systems ability to extract oxygen during sustained physical activity

8. Health Related Components of Fitness
Body Composition
Body’s relative amount of fat mass to fat free mass.  Described as a percentage of total weight represented by fat weight
The ability of the joints to move through a full pain-free range of motion
Flexibility

9. Ways to Exercise Walking Jogging/Running Rowing Weight lifting Sports
Biking
Yoga/Pilates
Martial Arts
Zumba/Dancing
Swimming
Yard work
And more!
Ways to Exercise

10. Now that’s what they call BRAIN POWER!
Benefits for Brains
Increases flow of blood and oxygen
Can lead to new nerve cell growth
May increase neurotransmitter levels that support cognition
Now that’s what they call BRAIN POWER!

11. Exercise Improves… Work ethic Immune system Symptoms of depression
Weight management
Energy levels
Bone density

12. Exercise Improves… Mental focus Muscular strength Metabolism
Heart health
Posture
Appetite for healthy food

13. Exercise Decreases… Mortality rate Risk of chronic disease
Free radical activity
High blood pressure
Stress levels
Joint discomfort

14. Effects on Lifestyle Overall Health! Exercise improves…. Mood Sleep
Self-confidence
Complexion
Body image
Body composition
Overall Health!

15. Exercise Safety Hydrate properly
Before, during, after exercise
Wear reflective clothing (during dark hours)
Don’t push yourself too hard
Eat a healthy and balanced diet
Get proper sleep

16. True or False? FALSE!! FALSE!! FALSE!!
Weightlifting causes stunted growth….
FALSE!!
Fat can turn to muscle (and vice versa)….
FALSE!!
Going to a gym is the best way to exercise….
FALSE!!

17. True or False? TRUE!! FALSE!! FALSE!!
Exercise can relieve PMS symptoms….
TRUE!!
Exercise can spot-reduce….
FALSE!!
FALSE!!
No pain, no gain….

18. Why? 1. Weightlifting causes stunted growth
If you exercise properly, and with the correct techniques, exercise is a great way to improve strength and overall conditioning.
2. Going to a gym is the best way to exercise
You can exercise the same muscle groups at home and at the gym.
3. Fat can turn into muscle
Fat and muscle cells replace each other, but do not convert into one another.

19. Why? 4. Exercise can reduce PMS and menstrual symptoms in females
Exercise has proven to reduce menstrual cramps and bloating, as well as other PMS symptoms
5. Exercise can spot-reduce
There is no way to lose body fat in a specific part of your body only (stomach, buttocks, etc.) When you lose body fat, you lose it over the course of your entire body
6. When exercising, no pain, no gain
While exercising, you may experience pain and discomfort. However, it is important to know your body and know what your limits are.

20. If I only exercised more….
The Bottom Line
If I only exercised more….
Exercise is important for everyone!!
Exercise improves overall health in many ways
Safety needs to be observed when exercising
There are many ways to exercise