Exercise
gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares the muscles for work
warmup
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heat exhaustion? a.Heavy sweating c. Very slow pulse b.Cold, clammy skin d. Shortness of breath
C.
a dangerously low body temperature
hypothermia
exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities
overload
T/F You need at least three balanced workouts a week to maintain overall fitness.
True
Regular anaerobic exercise reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.
F. Aerobic
Which activity is an example of anaerobic exercise? a.Lifting a 50-kg weight off the floor b.Jogging 1500 meters on a track c.Dancing in an hour-long ballet d.Freestyle swimming 800 meters
A.
In planning the intensity of a workout, you should make sure you exercise at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities in order to a.achieve overload. b.avoid problems related to frostbite. c.decrease your resting heart rate. d.prevent muscle cramps.
A.
all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time
aerobic exercise
Weight-bearing exercises are good for lowering your risk of a.hypothermia. c. osteoporosis. b.dehydration. d. overexertion.
C.
an injury to the ligaments around a joint
Sprain
the ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion
flexibility
the ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without tiring
muscular endurance
the amount of force your muscles can exert
muscular strength
a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself through perspiration
heatstroke
exercise that involves short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen
anaerobic exercise
What benefits does physical activity have for all three sides of your health triangle?Identify two benefits for each.
Physical benefits: improved fitness. Mental/ emotional benefits: reduces depression, better sleep, improved self-esteem. Social benefits: Meet people who share interests.
What are five elements of fitness? Define each element.
The five elements of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance (you can run a mile or do a long hike without tiring), muscular strength (putting stress on the muscles through lifting, pushing, or jumping), muscular endurance (the power to carry out daily tasks, such as carrying boxes), flexibility (bending or stretching), and body composition (the ratio of lean tissue in your body.)
Why are progression and regularity important in building an effective fitness program?
Sample answer: Progression means gradually increasing the demands on your body within a physical activity program. This is important because by working harder each time you become more physically fit. Regularity means continuing to work out on a regular basis. This is important so that you maintain your level of fitness.
What is cardiorespiratory endurance, and how can you measure it?
Sample answer: Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues during long peri-ods of moderate to vigorous activity. You can measure cardiorespiratory endurance by doing a three-minute “stress test,” which entails stepping up and down on a bench for three minutes and then taking your pulse.