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300 Chapter 12 Health and Fitness Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Th e Importance of Good Health Your health can affect you in a number of ways. Your ability to succeed at school depends on your health. When you are physically fi t, you are better able to stay alert and learn. Poor health can prevent you from attending classes regularly. Your grades may suffer if you are not able to attend lectures and participate in labs. This can affect any plans you may have to go to college or technical school. Good health is important to career achievement. Some careers require excellent health and physical fi tness. You need to be in your workplace daily. If poor health causes you to miss work, you may have trouble keeping your job. If you stay healthy, you will be more likely to advance in your career. Your personal and family life will also be more satisfying if you have good health. You will be able to more fully enjoy interacting with people and taking part in activities. You will feel better as you do your daily tasks. Good health will help you get more enjoyment from daily living. Being Physically Active Getting daily physical activity is a key part of building and maintaining physical fi tness. Regular physical activity can enhance your posture. It can improve your blood circulation and increase your lung capacity. Building more movement into your day can help relieve stress, boredom, and depression. Physical activity can help you build strength and fl exibility. It can also help you manage your weight. Besides all that, physical activity can be fun, especially if you do it with friends. Physical activity does not have to be a strenuous exercise program. Many of the tasks that are part of your daily routine are forms of moderate physical activity. For instance, walking, bicycling, raking leaves, and cleaning the house will all help you develop fi tness. If you enjoy activities that are more vigorous, you might try dancing, swimming, or playing tennis. Th e Importance of Leisure Activities Leisure is freedom from chores, homework, jobs, and other responsibilities. It is the time you have to do something just because you want to do it. Leisure is not only fun—it is also good for you. The greatest benefi t derived from Math Connection Calculating Distances Sarah has read that walking is a great way to stay physically fit. She walks 3 miles 6 days per week. How many feet does Sarah walk in a week? First, she calculates how many total miles she walks. 3 × 6 = 18 Then she multiplies the total number of miles by the number of feet in a mile (5,280 feet). 18 × 5,280 = 95,040 feet S way Physical Activity and Mental Health Physical activity is a healthy form of stress management. While you exercise, you give yourself a mental break from a stressor. This can give you time to reevaluate the situation and see new solutions. Physical activity is also a mood booster. During physical activity, your body releases endorphins, or hormones that improve your mood. Mental Health Awareness

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300 Chapter 12 Health and Fitness Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Th e Importance of Good Health Your health can affect you in a number of ways. Your ability to succeed at school depends on your health. When you are physically fi t, you are better able to stay alert and learn. Poor health can prevent you from attending classes regularly. Your grades may suffer if you are not able to attend lectures and participate in labs. This can affect any plans you may have to go to college or technical school. Good health is important to career achievement. Some careers require excellent health and physical fi tness. You need to be in your workplace daily. If poor health causes you to miss work, you may have trouble keeping your job. If you stay healthy, you will be more likely to advance in your career. Your personal and family life will also be more satisfying if you have good health. You will be able to more fully enjoy interacting with people and taking part in activities. You will feel better as you do your daily tasks. Good health will help you get more enjoyment from daily living. Being Physically Active Getting daily physical activity is a key part of building and maintaining physical fi tness. Regular physical activity can enhance your posture. It can improve your blood circulation and increase your lung capacity. Building more movement into your day can help relieve stress, boredom, and depression. Physical activity can help you build strength and fl exibility. It can also help you manage your weight. Besides all that, physical activity can be fun, especially if you do it with friends. Physical activity does not have to be a strenuous exercise program. Many of the tasks that are part of your daily routine are forms of moderate physical activity. For instance, walking, bicycling, raking leaves, and cleaning the house will all help you develop fi tness. If you enjoy activities that are more vigorous, you might try dancing, swimming, or playing tennis. Th e Importance of Leisure Activities Leisure is freedom from chores, homework, jobs, and other responsibilities. It is the time you have to do something just because you want to do it. Leisure is not only fun—it is also good for you. The greatest benefi t derived from Math Connection Calculating Distances Sarah has read that walking is a great way to stay physically fit. She walks 3 miles 6 days per week. How many feet does Sarah walk in a week? First, she calculates how many total miles she walks. 3 × 6 = 18 Then she multiplies the total number of miles by the number of feet in a mile (5,280 feet). 18 × 5,280 = 95,040 feet S way Physical Activity and Mental Health Physical activity is a healthy form of stress management. While you exercise, you give yourself a mental break from a stressor. This can give you time to reevaluate the situation and see new solutions. Physical activity is also a mood booster. During physical activity, your body releases endorphins, or hormones that improve your mood. Mental Health Awareness

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299 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Section 12-1 Objectives After studying this section, you will be able to • explain why good health is important. • describe the benefits of physical activity. • use suggestions for getting adequate sleep. Key Terms Your Health and Wellness physical wellness physical fitness insomnia While some people are not born with good health, everyone wants to be healthy. Most people know good health means more than merely being free from disease. A concept known as wellness describes a desired state of health. Physical wellness means the body is able to fi ght illness and infection and repair damage. This state of health makes you feel and look better. It gives you energy to do your daily tasks and helps you enjoy life more fully. Only a small percentage of people currently enjoy this level of good health. However, attaining physical wellness is a worthy goal that all people should try to achieve. Two key factors can help you achieve physical wellness. First, you need professional medical care. This includes preventive health care with regular checkups and any needed emergency treatment. Second, you need self-care. This means meeting your body’s needs through good nutrition and weight management. It also means getting enough physical activity and rest as well as learning to manage stress. Finally, self-care includes grooming and personal hygiene. Physical fi tness refers to the condition of your body. When you are physically fi t, your muscles are toned, your heart is strong, and your lungs are clear. You are able to perform a variety of tasks. Fitness and wellness go hand in hand. You cannot be healthy if your body is not strong. Likewise, you cannot keep your body strong if you are not healthy. Many factors play a role in determining your state of physical wellness and physical fi tness. However, the care you give yourself has the greatest impact on both areas of your well-being. You need to assume responsibility for your health and fi tness.

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Section 12-1 Your Health and Wellness 301 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. leisure is the reduction of stress. Leisure activities help keep the body, mind, and spirit ready to fi ght any challenging forces you might face. Many busy people fail to plan for leisure. Some think it is selfi sh to claim time for themselves when they could be doing something more important. This is a mistake. The ability to be productive requires you to fi rst care for yourself. Leisure can be used to do anything you like as long as it is not a responsibility. Some teens may choose to watch a favorite TV show or read. Others might use their leisure time for skateboarding or bicycling. You may spend your leisure time alone or with others. Many families use their leisure time to enjoy recreational activities together. See 12-1. Th e Importance of Sleep Teenagers and adults often fall into the trap of not getting enough sleep. You need to fi nd time to sleep, even if it means cutting down on your activities. People who lack sleep may become irritable or show a decline in muscle coordination. The quality of their work usually suffers, too. The amount of sleep a person needs is an individual matter. Some people get by with six hours a night. Others need nine or ten hours. Most people feel best when they sleep seven to eight hours a night. Insomnia is the inability to get the amount of sleep you need when you need it. Taking sleeping pills is a poor solution to the problem. Most sleeping pills become ineffective after a few weeks of use, and they can be addictive. If you have trouble sleeping, try the following suggestions listed. • Make physical activity a part of your daily routine. It can help you sleep deeper and longer. • Establish regular times for going to bed and waking up. You can program yourself into a sleeping schedule. • Form a habit of doing a relaxing activity just before bedtime. Read, listen to soft music, or take a hot bath. Healthy Living Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans The Department of Health and Human Services provides guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity that provide health benefits. Consider the following guidelines when planning for physical activity: • Children and adolescents (ages 6–17) should do 1 hour or more of physical activity every day. Most of the 1 hour or more a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. • Children and adolescents should do vigorous-intensity activity at least 3 days per week. They should also do muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity at least 3 days per week. • Adults should do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or 1 hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. Additional health benefits are provided by increasing to 5 hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity. • Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups on 2 or more days per week. Living Living Green Green If you enjoy being outdoors, gardening is a good way to spend leisure time. Try planting fruits, vegetables, or herbs. Use a rain barrel to collect water for your plants.

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