Chapter 1
Heart disease, cancer and stroke are what?
the three leading causes of heart disease
a form of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and performed with the goal of improving health or fitness
exercise
pre contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance
the five stages of change
The FITT Formula
Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
exercise that depends on oxygen for energy reproduction
aerobic exercise
the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies
fitness
involves the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Cardiorespiratory health.
the figurative place where a person locates the source of responsibility in his or her life.
locus of control
if you have a heart condition, what is recommended before exercise
see a physician
The cardiorespiratory system consists of
heart, lungs, and blood vessels
the four components of fitness
cardiorespiratory fitness (endurance), muscle strengthening activity, flexibility, body composition.
a condition in which people have some combination of high blood pressure, large waistline, an adverse blood lipid profile, and impaired glucose tolerance.
metabolic health
_____ occurs in the maintenance stage
relapse
the step before starting an intense workout or any form of workout
a warm-up
what is the HRmax formula
208-( 0.7 x age)
any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above a basal level
physical activity
many people need to do more than _____ minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week to meet weight- control goals.
300
the physical and emotional tension that comes from situations the body perceives as threatening
stress
The amount of minutes that is recommended for working out
150 minutes
what are the short term benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise (name one)
relaxes and revitalizes,
offers a break from daily routine and stress
helps you feel good about yourself
percentage of adults that are physically active
30-35%
physical activity improves the quality of ____
sleep
After at least __ months in the action stage, the person may move into the fifth stage: _______
6 ;maintenance
selecting the right ___ could benefit your workout and prevent injury
athletic shoe or shoe
what is a long term benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise (name one)
decreases risk of heart disease,
prevents plaque buildup in arteries,
protects arteries,
makes clots less likely,
promotes new coronary arteries, and decreases risk of cancer