The way to fitness is not a simple one, especially not within your body.
Fitness requires exercise and exercise requires oxygen, and nutrients to the muscles.
The cardiovascular system is the means of which oxygen and nutrients travel to the muscles.
The more efficient that oxygen distribution in your body is, the more fit you are, which means that your heart is effectively delivering oxygen throughout your body.
When you are fit, your body can move more oxygen per pump than if you were not physically active.
Interview #1
HighSchool/College.
1)How much you know about the cardiovascular system?
Not too much. I know it has got something to do with heart rate (when you run, count your heart beat, compare when you are on relax mode) I know it has got something to do with the connection of heart and veins.
2)Do you know how to monitor your heart rate and why it is important?
I've heard of the 'electronic gadget' you can rely on when measuring heart rate, never use it before. During my Physical Edu lesson, usually count it manually per minute
3)What does the public need to know about cardiovascular disease and prevention?
Probably the main disease (e.g cardiac problems) and the symptoms one will faced. Prevention on what needs to be done in daily basis.
4)What do you typically do for cardiovascular activity each week?
Swimming or running
5)Do you know how to improve your cardiovascular health through physical activity? I know by doing regular exercise, you can improve it.
Interview #2
Older adult (ages 56 or over)
1) How much you know about the cardiovascular system? your heart pumps blood
2)Do you know how to monitor your heart rate and why it is important? by taking your pulse because when you are working out you want it to be higher then slow down
3)What does the public need to know about cardiovascular disease and prevention? how to eat proper and exercise
4)What do you typically do for cardiovascular activity each week?