Physical Activity

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  1. 2. "Feel good" hormones released when we exercise.
  2. 4. Regular exercise helps to maintain our weight which reduces the risk of ________.
  3. 8. Exercise intensity that pushes us as hard as we can go. Sweating, increased heart rate, and heavy breathing happen at this intensity.
  4. 9. Repeated and organized physical activity that causes heart rate to increase.
  5. 10. Being active helps to improve our mental health by reducing the risk of depression and anxiety.
  6. 11. Minimum amount of hour(s) per day middle school students are recommended to be active.
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  1. 1. Heart rate can be determined by pressing your middle and pointer fingers to your wrist and counting how many times you feel a ________.
  2. 3. ________ activity is when you use your muscles to move your body.
  3. 5. Physical activity strengthens our muscles and ________.
  4. 6. Exercise intensity that makes our hearts beat fast and causes us to breathe harder, but we could still push harder.
  5. 7. Resting heart ________ should be between 60-100 beats per minute.