Cardio
Cardiovascular training directly affects the following organs: _____ and ______.
heart and lungs
What is the difference between power lifting and strength training?
Strength is a method, a systematic approach to developing general strength for everyone. Powerlifting, on the other hand, is a sport in which athletes compete for the highest total in their squat, bench press, and deadlift, trying to lift the most weight possible under the rules of the competition.
Name the building blocks ( the smallest form) of each of the three macronutrients
Amino Acids
Glucose
lipids
Out of all the energy that you receive from your food, what percentage of it fuels your physical activity?
20%
Full definition of healthy body image
The mental picture you have of your body. It includes attitudes and feelings about how you look & how you think other people see you.
What key component separates Aerobic exercise from Anaerobic?
Aerobic: Low intensity, long period of time, builds endurnace
Anaerobic: High intensity, short period of time, builds strength
Name the following:
One upper body strength exercise
One lower body strength exercise
One core body strength exercise
Push ups, Bench press
Squat, Lunges
Planks, situps
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats
What is one calorie equal to?
One calorie is equal to the amount of energy that it takes to raise the temperature of one Kilogram of water by one-degree celsius.
What are the signs of an unhealthy body image?
May think a lot about how they see themselves or how they think others see them
May be uncomfortable with their bodies.
May make unhealthy body choices in order to achieve some physical goal
What exercises are examples of cardiovascular endurance training?
Running, power walking, rowing, dancing, power yoga, basketball, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, boxing, jump roping, jumping jacks, high knees, etc.
What are anaerobic exercises most efficient at burning or using up.
calories
What are simple or unhealthy carbohydrates? List food examples of simple carbs.
Carbohydrates with simple, processed sugars, that are broken down easily and quickly by the body. Key color: white. (White flour, white sugar, white salt, white bread, white rice, muffins, bagels, donuts, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, frosting, processed sugary drinks, etc.)
What are food examples of healthy fat sources?
Nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, MCT oil, avocados, fish oil, ghee (clarified butter), natural peanut butter (without additives)
What is the main source today for damaging self-esteem and body image for all genders?
Social media + photo filters (society's unrealistic definition and expectations of what we "should" look like to be attractive)
Name four pros of steady state cardio?
Less stress on joints
Increased endurance
Improved heart health
Quicker recovery time
More efficient at burn fat
Explaing two reasons that lifting weight lead to healthier aging and longevity
Weight helps protect and promote bone health. The more resistance the bones experience the stronger they become.
It also increases muslce mass and allows your muslces to stay stronger for much longer. It is a lot harder to gain muscle if you start working out when you are already older.
It also increases your overall metabolic rate causing your body to process food better and burn more calories even without working out.
What are complex carbohydrates? List real food examples.
Carbohydrates that take a longer time to be broken down by the body. Key colors: brown, colors of the rainbow. Examples: whole foods, fruits, vegetables, sweet potatoes, oats, brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown breads, etc.)
What is the recommended average amount of calories per day for men? for women?
The number of calories you would need to survive, not including physical activity.
2500
2000
What are four signs that might signal that someone is struggling with body issues?
Unhealthy eating/dieting or exercising
Constantly comparing themselves to others
They can't find anything to like about themselves
Their mood quickly changes with their body image
They have isolated themselves from friends and loved ones
Constant body checking
What is Vo2 max? what is the benefit of reaching it?
Vo2 max is reaching the highest amount of oxygen consumed by your body during an exercise.
Reaching Vo2 max cause the afterburn effect where your body continues to burn oxygen after the workout. An intense Vo2 workout can keep your body burning calories for up to 48 hours
What is the difference between power lifting and strength training?
Strength is a method, a systematic approach to developing general strength for everyone. Powerlifting, on the other hand, is a sport in which athletes compete for the highest total in their squat, bench press, and deadlift, trying to lift the most weight possible under the rules of the competition.
What do enzymes do? why are they so important?
Enzyme help to speed up chemical reactions. Without enzyme we would not be able to survive. chemical reactions would take to long and wouldnt be useful.
Name four factors that affect how fast or slow a person's metabolism operates.
Age, Weight, Muscle mass, Gender, Genetics, Diet, Amount of daily exercise
How does culture /history influence body image?
Many cultural traditions also contribute to body image and can influence either negative or positive body image and self-esteem. Historical events such as war, slavery, and trade greatly affect a society's body image.
Colonialism, Colorism, Racism