Sedentary Lifestyle

A sedentary lifestyle is

• Living an active lifestyle

• Participating in many sports

• Living a lifestyle of little or no physical activity

• Exercising regularly

Suggest three features of Living a sedentary lifestyle.

• Being reluctant to move

• Feeling lazy to complete chores

• Active and productive

• Healthy

• Feeling heavy to get up out of your spot

Suggest three consequences on your weight that can be caused by Living a sedentary lifestyle.

• Gaining weight

• Weight loss

• Develop bad dietary habits

• Eating healthy

• Growth of gut

Inactivity and sitting for too long can lead to

• Stronger muscles

• Bad posture

• Increased flexibility

• Increased energy

Sitting in front of a screen for too long can lead to

• Stronger muscles

• Slouching when you sit

• Increased flexibility

• Increased energy

Living a sedentary lifestyle can cause weakness of muscles which can lead to (Chose three options)

• Decrease in flexibility

• Improved flexibility

• Increased likelihood of falling

• Increased risk of injury

• Improved balance and coordination

Suggest two benefits of stretching.

• Helps to improve posture

• Helps to reduce pain in the lower back

• Makes muscles weeker

• Makes muscles less flexible

Suggest three benefits of stretching your muscles.

• Helps develop flexibility and maintain a good range of motion

• Allows muscles to relax and avoid injury

• Makes muscles weeker

• Can decrease flexibility and lessen the range of motion

• Improves performance in physical activity

Suggest three benefits of stretching for your mental health.

• Helps decrease tension headaches

• Stress relief

• Puts tension on muscles

• Can calm your mind

• Helps heal and prevent back pain

Suggest two consequences of sitting for too long.

• Cause neck pain

• Strengthen neck muscles

• Improve posture

• Cause lower back pain

• Improve flexibility