EXERCISE

By:
Priscila Barreno
Anita Cazorla
Paulina Velastegui
What is physical
exercise?
Physical exercise is the performance of some
activity in order to develop or maintain
physical fitness and overall health.

Includes dancing, sports, gymnastics, and

physical education, among others.

It is synonymous of a person’s physical and

mental well-being.
 The opposite of
physical exercise

A sedentary
person is one who
does not practice
any physical
activity.

Are more likely to

suffer diseases.

Experts suggest
30 minutes of
exercise 3 to 5
times a week.
 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
AND EXERCISE

According to the World

Health Organization
(WHO)

Physical activity: is
regarded as any bodily Exercise is bodily or
movement produced by mental exertion for the
skeletal muscles that sake of improvement of
requires energy health.
expenditure.
 Stimulates
the immune
system and
prevents
diseases.

Develops
Increases BENEFITS self-esteem,
cerebral OF and
circulation. PHYSICAL improves
body image.
EXERCISES

Improved
mental
health,
prevents
depression.
 AEROBIC,
ANAEROBIC
AND
FLEXIBILITY
EXERCISE
 AEROBICS
They are long lasting and low
intensity. Increase cardiovascular
endurance
Like cycling, running, walking,
swimming, dancing and playing
tennis.
ADVANTAGES
* Can be performed by anyone
regardless of age.
* The heart becomes stronger.
* Helps weight loss.
* Reduces a number of diseases.
* Increases resistance and reduces
fatigue.
ANAEROBIC

The lifting weights or sprinting, ADVANTAGES

increase strength and muscle mass

*Increases strength, hardness and

strength of bone, muscle, tendons
The most common is resistance and ligaments.
exercise and exercising with weights * Improve heart function.
* Helps you stay slim.
FLEXIBILITY

ADVANTAGES

Improves muscle movement and * Promotes blood circulation.

joints. * Decreases joint stiffness.
* Reduce the risk of injury.
* Improves your ability to relax.
* Improves flexibility of your body.
CONCLUSIONS