Cardiac output is governed by heart rate and stroke The amount of blood ejected volume which both change during exercise – from the heart in one minute. Increased cardiac therefore increasing cardiac output. output Stroke volume x heart rate = cardiac output Regular exercise can reduce blood pressure. This may Factors that affect blood Reduced blood link to weight loss as if you are overweight you are at pressure include age, sex, pressure risk of having high blood pressure. muscular development, stress and tiredness. Fitness increases the number of capillaries within the heart muscles. Healthy veins and It allows blood vessels to remain more flexible and efficient. This reduces the risk of arteries coronary heart disease.
Increased cardiac output Cardiac output is governed by heart rate and stroke volume which both change during exercise – therefore increasing cardiac output. Stroke volume x heart rate = cardiac output The amount of blood ejected from the heart in one minute. Reduced blood pressure Regular exercise can reduce blood pressure. This may link to weight loss as if you are overweight you are at risk of having high blood pressure. Factors that affect blood pressure include age, sex, muscular development, stress and tiredness. Healthy veins and arteries Fitness increases the number of capillaries within the heart muscles. It allows blood vessels to remain more flexible and efficient. This reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
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