ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
what is physical activity
any movement that makes your body use extra energy
what is blood pressure
the force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels
about how many bones do babies have at birth
300
how many types of mucles are there
3 skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
define anerobic exercise
intens physical activity that builds muscle but does not use large amounts of water
what is is it called when you are able to handle physical work and able to play each day without getting overly tired
fitness
define systemic circulation
oxegyn rich blood travels to all body tissues except the lungs
how many bones are in the body
206
where are the biceps located at
arm/front part of your arm
what is a rythmic moderate-to-vigorus activity that use large amounts of oxegyn and works the heart and lungs
aerobic exercise
what is the term for this sentence. the ability to preform difficult physical activity.
endurance
what are arteries
blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body
define skeletal system
the framework of bone and other tissues that support the body
where are the triceps located at
arm/upper arm
are push ups aerobic or anerobic
anerobic
what is flexibility
the ability to move joints fully and easily through a full range of motion
what is it called when blood travels from the heart and through the lungs and back to the heart
pulmonary circulation
what are joints
are the place where two or more bones meat
where ar your calves located at
back portion of the lower leg
is swimming aerobic or anerobic
it can be both depending on a variety of factors. Your fitness, the intensity of your workout and the duration of your swim can affect whether your body utilizes oxygen, which is the main difference. Aerobic and anaerobic workouts have their perks, but understanding each and the correct way to utilize them will benefit your fitness.
define cardiovascular endurance
the measure of how well your heart and lungs work during moderate to vigorous physical activity or experience
what do veins do
Veins are blood vessels that carry blood from all parts of the body to the heart
what is a type of connecting tissues that hold bones to other bones at the joint
ligaments
how many muscles does the human body have
650
are sprints aerobic or anerobic
anerobic