Effects on Health Related Fitness

Effects on Health Related Fitness

Lifestyle disease atherosclerosis can make havoc to health related fitness. Atherosclerosis in heart arteries affects cardiovascular endurance. You will have severe chest pain and pressure. The medical term for this is Angina. Muscular systems including strength is also affect by atherosclerosis. When there is atherosclerosis in arteries leading to your brain affects your vision, you may have symptoms such as sudden lack of sensation or weakness in your arms or legs, slurred speech and drooping muscles in your face. These signal a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which, if left untreated, may progress to a stroke. Atherosclerosis in the arteries in your arms and legs will affect walking. Poor blood circulation will cause pain in arms and legs. The medical term for this is Claudication.

Based on the above atherosclerosis will affect breathing/ shortness of breath. Flexibility is compromised based on the pain in the muscle and joints so simple stretching may be a problem. BMI balance is now problematic because expertise is now painful and may not be possible based on the signs and symptoms above. 

People with atherosclerosis may have an additional problem. Part of their solution, exercise, is causing them pain. A heart-healthy lifestyle can lower the risk. This includes eating DASH foods, moving from a not a sedentary lifestyle to an active lifestyle, Maintaining a healthy weight and stop smoking. All of these things have many benefits for your health related fitness and your blood vessels. If your risk is high, you might also take medicines that lower your risk. These include medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Balance is the key.