You Want to Improve Your Health by Initiating an Exercise

question 59

Essay

You want to improve your health by initiating an exercise program. Describe at least three ways you can maintain your motivation for regular exercise.

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Definitions:

Reduced Cancer Risk

The lowering of the probability of developing cancer, achieved through lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and avoidance of carcinogens.

Cardiovascular Fitness

The ability of the heart, blood cells, and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of these muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement.

Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found everywhere in the environment, which can be beneficial, harmless, or pathogenic to humans and other life forms.