Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

• What is a sedentary lifestyle ?

  A sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle that involves irregular physical activity or no physical activity at all .
• The Consequences of leading a sedentary lifestyle

  Increased risk of developing poor sleeping patterns, poor self-esteem, Increased risk of heart disease, Increased risk of lethargy, Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Increased risk of hypertension, Weight gain possibly leading to OBESITY
• Obese

  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 a body mass index of over 30 or being over 20 per cent above the standard weight to height ratio .
• Equation for BMI

  BMI = Weight (kg)/Height(m) x Height(m)
• Being obese can affect...

  a person's stamina and affect performance in physical activity and sport
• What components of fitness does being obese limit?

  Cardiovascular endurance / Flexibility / Agility / Speed / Power
• Effects of Obesity on mental ill health...

  Increased risk of depression, Increased risk of loss of confidence
• Effects of Obesity on Physical Ill Health

  Increased risk of cancer, Increased risk of heart disease and heart attacks, Increased risk of hypertension, Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Increased pressure on joints ,Increased risk of high cholesterol levels
• Effects of Obesity on Social Ill Health

  Increased risk of being unable to socialise, An increased risk of being unable to leave home either because you physically cant or socially do not want to