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___________ is the ability to keep a physical activity without becoming overly tired

Endurance 

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What is aerobic exercise? 

Aerobic exercise is a physical activity that increases your heart rate and how much oxygen your body uses to produce energy.

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Exercise has physical benefits such as: 

Physical activity strengthens and tones your muscles. It also strengthens your heart and lungs and builds strong bones. You will have more energy for school and other activities. Physical activity also helps you maintain a healthy weight

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Children and adolescents between the ages of 6-17 should get how many minutes of physcial activity each day?

60 minutes

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What is a muscle stengthening exercise?

Squats, lunges, push-ups, plank, leg press, chest press ect.

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What is a good definition for stamina? 

Stamina is the ability to stick with a task or activity for a long period of time.

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What is anaerobic exercise: 

Aerobic exercise is any exercise that strengthens your cardiovascular system—playing basketball or swimming, for example.



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Exercise has mental/ emotional benefits such as: 

When you are physically fit, you sleep better. You can concentrate longer in school and deal with stress more easily. In addition, developing new skills and interest can help build your self- esteem.

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How often should you engage in muscle strengthening exercises? 

3 times a week.

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How do we increase flexability?

Stretching

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What is the definition of stength? 

Strength is the ability of your muscles to exert a force.

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What type of exercise would weight lifting be?

Strength/ anaerobic 

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Exercise has social benefits such as: 

Physical activities that involve partners or teams are a great way to make friends as well as learn how to work with a group of people

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When should we stretch. 

Before and after physical activity to prevent injury.

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What is an example of a partner sport?

Tennis and Pickleball. 

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________ is the ability to move body joints through a full range of motion

Flexability

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What are muscle strengthening exercises?

Muscle-strengthening activities improve the strength, power, and endurance of your muscles.Strengthening exercises can include doing pushups and situps.

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True or False: Exercise reduces the body's stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol.

True

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What is a normal resting heart rate? 

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

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Walking your dog and doung laundry can be examples of: 

Lifestyle Activities

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What are lifestyle activities? 

Lifestyle activities are activities that are part of your day to day routine or recreation

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What are bone strengthening exercises? 

With bone-strengthening activities, your feet, legs, or arms support your body's weight, and your muscles push against your bones. This helps make your bones strong. Running and walking could be examples of this.

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True or False: Exercise releases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that can make you feel happier, more relaxed, and less stressed 

True

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How often should you engage in bone strengthening exercise?

3 times a week. 

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What is a good definition for exercise?

Exercise is planned, structured, repetitive physical activity that improves and maintains physical fitness

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