Aerobics Vocabulary

1. exercise characterized by alternating period of work and rest
3. the kind of exercise one does (Cycling, Skiing, Rowing, Dance, Step, Swimming,Walking, Running, Rollerblading, Climbing, etc.
6. Workout to achieve exactly what you want (i.e. run to become abetter runner)
8. 220 minus your age, multiplied by .75
11. gradually increase volume of workouts over the course of the program
12. in the presence of oxygen
14. the heart rate you should reach and maintain while performing anaerobic exercise
16. Phrasal verb related to the end of your exercise period when you need to let the muscles cool by reducing the intensity of the training, gradually slowing down. This usually involves stretching exercises, which make the muscles elastic and flexible
18. the period in interval training during which one’s heart rate increases significantly above a normal target heart rate
19. the amount of work during an interval training versus the amount of rest during interval training (ex. A 1:3 ratio is 1 minute of running and 3 minutes of walking)

2. how hard one works out. For aerobic exercise, intensity is measured by BPM
4. the number of days weekly one preforms a workout
5. An acronym used to provide exercise prescription; stands for frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
7. the amount of heart beats one has in one minute
9. prolonged physical activity in which the cardiovascular and respiratory systems deliver oxygen to the muscles so energy and be made
10. the period in interval training during which one’s heart rate decreases significantly below normal target heart rate
13. A period of time before a workout, used to warm up your muscles a little to increase their elasticity and temperature and avoid injuries during your workout
15. number of minutes for each workout
17. To train or exercise.