1. Being physically active benefits your total health in a variety of ways.

2. physical activity
physical fitness
exercise
sedentary

3. Physical Activity and Your Health
Physical activity benefits all aspects of your health.
Teens should try for at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

4. Physical Activity and Your Health
Physical activity includes all kinds of activities that you do every day.
Physical activity
any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

5. Being active on a regular basis improves your physical fitness.
Physical Benefits
Being active on a regular basis improves your physical fitness.
Physical fitness
The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

6. Physical Benefits
All kinds of physical activity—not just exercise—will improve your health.
Exercise
Purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness

7. Physical Benefits Strengthens your muscles and bones
Boosts your energy level
Improves your posture
Helps you maintain a healthy weight
Reduces your risk of many serious diseases

8. Physical Benefits

9. Mental and Emotional Benefits
Mood Enhancement
Stress Relief
Mental and Emotional Benefits
Improved Self-Esteem
Better Sleep

10. Social Benefits Spend time with friends Make new friends
Develop skills to improve your relationships
Increase self-esteem
Give you confidence
Manage stress

11. Social Benefits
Taking part in sports can teach teamwork and sportsmanship.

12. Risks of Being Inactive
An inactive lifestyle puts you at risk for a variety of health problems.
Examples of sedentary activities include watching TV, surfing the Internet, and playing video games.

13. Risks of Being Inactive
Being sedentary all the time puts you at risk for a variety of health problems.
Sedentary
Involving little physical activity

14. Risks of Being Inactive
Health Problems that May Result from Being Sedentary
Unhealthful weight gain and obesity
Cardiovascular disease
Type 2 diabetes
Certain types of cancer
Asthma and other breathing problems
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Psychological problems
Premature death

15. Making Time for Physical Activity
There are several ways to fit physical activity into your daily life.
Engaging in 10 minutes of physical activity six times a day provides the same benefits as an hour-long workout.

16. Making Time for Physical Activity
Instead of this...
Try This…
Taking the stairs
Taking the elevator
Shoveling snow
Using a snowblower
Walking, skating, or riding your bike
Getting a ride to a friend’s house
Carrying your groceries to the car
Using a shopping cart
Washing the car by hand
Taking the car through a car wash
Playing basketball, soccer, or tennis
Playing video or computer games

17. Making Time for Physical Activity
By turning off the TV and getting out of the house for a little exercise, you can reduce your risk of health problems.

18. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?
Exercise is a purposeful kind of physical activity that is planned and physical activity is any form of movement that causes the body to use energy.

19. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Name three body systems that benefit from regular physical activity.
Cardiovascular system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system

20. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Identify two types of disease associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Sample answer: cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes