Exercise and Lifelong Fitness Flashcards
Cardio-respiratory Endurance
Blood vessels are able to distribute nutrients, and oxygen and remove wastes and co2.
Muscular Strength
The amount of weight you can lift.
Muscular Endurance
The ability of your muscles to work for a long time.
Flexibility
The ability to move a joint through its entire range of motion.
Body Mass Index
The amount of fat tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue, such as muscle and bone.
Aerobic Exercise
Ongoing physical activity that raises breathing and heart rate.
Anaerobic Exercise
Intense physical activity that lasts for a few seconds to a few minutes.
Isotonic Exercise
Involves contracting and relaxing your muscles through the full range of motion.
Isometric Exercise
Where muscles contract but very little body movement takes place.
Isokinetic Exercise
Muscles contract at a constant rate. Requires a fitness machine.
Warm-up
Slowly move muscles to be used in workout. (5-10min)
Cardio-respiratory Workout
Exercise in target heart rate range. (20-30min)
Muscular Strenght/Endurance Exercise
Do strength endurance exercises, such as weightlifting, take short breaks frequently. (30-45min)
Cooldown
Move muscles used in workout at a reduced pace. (5-10min)
Stretching
create tension to the muscles used in workout. (5-10min)
