Gentle Exercise
This low-impact exercise involves slow movements and deep breathing and is great for balance.
What is Tai Chi?
This sensory system in your inner ear helps control balance.
What is the vestibular system?
This is the largest muscle in the human body.
What is the gluteus maximus?
This type of contraction occurs when you hold a position, like a wall sit, without moving the joint.
What is an isometric contraction?
This mineral is essential for strong bones.
What is calcium?
This type of exercise uses oxygen to fuel your muscles over longer periods.
What is aerobic exercise?
Weakness in this lower leg muscle group increases fall risk.
What are the calves?
These muscles help you bend your arm at the elbow.
What are the biceps?
This term describes the body’s ability to sense its position in space without looking.
What is proprioception?
This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle.
What is osteoporosis?
This system delivers oxygen and nutrients through blood vessels.
What is the cardiovascular system?
Standing heel-to-toe is also called this type of stance.
What is tandem stance?
This joint type allows your shoulder to move in many directions.
What is a ball-and-socket joint?
This principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type of demand placed on it.
What is the SAID principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands)?
Resistance bands create this type of force against your muscles.
What is tension?
After exercise, your heart rate should gradually return to normal during this phase.
What is the cool-down?
This condition, common with aging, reduces bone density and increases fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
This tissue cushions the ends of bones in joints.
What is cartilage?
This type of muscle fiber is used most during endurance activities like walking long distances.
What are slow-twitch (Type I) muscle fibers?
This joint connects your thigh bone to your pelvis.
What is the hip joint?
This term describes how hard your body is working during exercise.
What is intensity?
This reflex helps you quickly catch yourself when you trip.
What is a protective reflex?
Age-related loss of muscle mass is called this.
What is sarcopenia?
This number is considered a normal resting heart rate range for adults.
What is 60–100 beats per minute?
Weight-bearing exercise helps increase this measure of bone strength.
What is bone density?