Effects of exercise on the circulatory and respiratory systems

The following describes the short term effects of exercise on the circulatory and respiratory systems.

Effects of exercise on the circulatory system

The effects of exercise on the respiratory system

Short term effects

Long term benefits

Increased heart rate
Increased breathing rate
Increase in systolic blood pressure
Increase vasodilation of blood vessels in the working muscles
Increased volume of air in the lungs
Increased stroke volume
Increased cardiac output

Decreased resting and working heart rate
Increased aerobic capacity
Normalised blood pressure
Hypertrophy of left ventricle
Increased size and elasticity of arteries
Increased capillary network
Increased strength of diaphragm and intercostals
Increased stroke volume and cardiac output
Reduced levels of LDL cholesterol (harmful cholesterol)
Increased blood volume
Increased number and size of mitochondria

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Posted on 6th October 2018