🔹 Physiological & Fitness Principles (Definition) Flashcards
Topic 1 (7 cards)
1
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What is a warm-up?
A
Prepares the body for exercise by increasing heart rate and muscle elasticity.
2
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What is a cool-down?
A
Helps the body recover by gradually lowering heart rate and reducing soreness.
3
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What does overload mean in fitness?
A
Challenging the body beyond its usual limits to improve fitness.
4
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What is frequency in exercise?
A
How often you exercise.
5
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What does intensity refer to in exercise?
A
How hard you exercise.
6
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What does time refer to in exercise?
A
How long you exercise per session.
7
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What is specificity in fitness?
A
Refers to training that is tailored to improve a specific component of fitness.
