Week 7 Questions

a) A warm-up is used to prepare your body for physical exercises. It usually involves increasing your heart rate, body temperature and breathing rate. b) A good workout is one that has dynamic movement, mobility and increases your heart rate. c) Cooldown is used to gradually relax your body to get it back to its relax state and return muscles to their optimal tension in order to avoid any injuries like blood clots. d) The best time to stretch is probably after a workout where your muscles have been used. Stretching is important to keep our muscles strong and flexible and to avoid stiffness. e) As an 18-year-old, I should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep and most of the time I do. f) Sleepiness could cause road accidents, depression, forgetful and it ages your skin. g) Example of healthy snacks: Any fruit or vegetable. What motivates me to stay active in the future is the fact that I truly enjoy being active since it frees my mind of all my problems. h) I see myself living an active lifestyle by constantly making an effort to get a workout in or to even just go for a jog/walk outside daily. However, the negative aspects that could come if I am sedentary are depression, stiffness in my muscles, loss of mobility and blood clots. I) Cheese and chia seeds are examples of two healthy fats.