Personal Fitness and Wellness

A. Ways of reducing my personal risk for cardiovascular disease

• Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in many developed countries.

• Another way of reducing my risk for cardiovascular diseases is by maintaining a healthy

weight because being obese or overweight can increase the risk of the diseases.

B. How physical activity directly relates to decreased heart disease risk and the amount

of exercise required.

• People who are more fit and active tend to have reduced chances of getting

cardiovascular diseases than people who follow sedentary lifestyles.