Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

• Sedentary lifestyle 


  A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
• Increased risk of developing poor sleeping patterns
• Increased risk of energy

  (Lack of energy/enthusiasm)
• Increased risk of heart disease
• Weight gain, possibly leading to obesity
• Increased risk of developing poor self esteem ( self esteem is the level of confidence you have in your own worth)
• Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes ( the body does not produce enough insulin to function properly, which means that glucose stays in the blood and isn't used as fuel for energy)
• Increased risk of hypertension (having high blood pressure in the arteries)
• Obesity


  Obese is a term used to describe people with a high fat content, caused by an imbalance in the number of calories consumed and the amount of energy expended. Obesity is defined as body mass index (BMI) of over 30 or being over 20% above the standard weight to height ratio
• Being obese can:

  • Affect a persons stamina, which is their ability to take part in physical activity for a prolonged period of time. It can affect performance in physical activity and sport. It also limits the following components of fitness
  • Cardiovascular endurance
  • Speed
  • Power
  • Flexibility
  • Agility