Across
- 5. another word for high blood pressure
- 6. the symptoms of pressure, tightness, burning, discomfort, or pain in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulders, arms, or back caused by decreased blood flow
- 9. your level of effort during exercise often measured using the Borg RPE scale or your target heart rate
- 10. you should aim to get 150 minutes or more of ________ a week
Down
- 1. the measure of the force created inside the arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body
- 2. things such as smoking, unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, excess weight, lack of physical activity, and stress that make heart disease more likely
- 3. a visual guide that can help you choose the best types and the right amount of foods to eat
- 4. small wire mesh tube placed to provide support and help keep the path of blood flow open
- 7. blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body
- 8. the primary type of exercise in your workout program that works to strengthen your heart and lungs including walking, biking, and using the NuStep