Power Up With Physical Activity
This "pump" in your chest gets stronger when you do aerobic exercises like running or swimming.
What is the heart?
These are your body’s primary source of energy and are found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruit.
What are carbohydrates?
This type of exercise improves your "range of motion" and helps prevent injuries.
What is flexibility?
This macronutrient is essential for repairing tissues and building muscle after a tough workout.
What is protein?
Exercise doesn't just help your body; it also releases "feel-good" chemicals in the brain called endorphins to improve this.
What is mental health (or mood)?
These "micro" nutrients help your body function properly and fight off sickness.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This specific type of fitness is the ability of a muscle to exert force against resistance.
What is muscular strength?
If you burn 2,000 calories through activity but eat 2,500 calories, you are in a "surplus." To maintain weight, your "energy in" must equal this.
What is "energy out" (or calories burned)?
To see fitness improvements, you should follow the F.I.T.T. principle, which stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and this.
What is Type?
This is the process of drinking enough water to replace what you lose through sweat during physical activity.
What is hydration?