Fitness and Nutrition Challenge

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Across
  1. 3. The building block of muscle and tissue repair.
  2. 5. Minerals like potassium and magnesium that prevent cramping.
  3. 7. Using weights or bands to build strength.
  4. 8. Exercise that requires oxygen and lasts for a long duration.
  5. 11. The main type of sugar in the blood and source of energy.
  6. 15. A mineral that helps transport oxygen in the blood.
  7. 17. Organic compounds needed in small amounts for health.
  8. 19. The scientific term for the growth of muscle cells.
  9. 21. The large muscle group on the front of the thighs.
  10. 25. The process by which your body converts food into energy.
  11. 26. A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
  12. 27. A lower-body exercise that targets the glutes and thighs.
  13. 29. Alternating between high and low intensity during a workout.
Down
  1. 1. A waxy substance found in the blood; can be "good" or "bad."
  2. 2. A unit of energy derived from food and drinks.
  3. 4. Activity done to improve flexibility and range of motion.
  4. 6. Exercises that increase your heart rate and improve heart health.
  5. 7. The rest period needed for muscles to heal after a workout.
  6. 9. Chemicals released during exercise that improve mood.
  7. 10. An isometric core exercise where you hold a push-up position.
  8. 12. The body's preferred source of quick energy.
  9. 13. The process of replacing fluids in the body.
  10. 14. A type of carbohydrate that helps with digestion.
  11. 16. The muscle located on the front of the upper arm.
  12. 18. A mineral often found in salt that balances fluids.
  13. 20. A mineral essential for bone health and strength.
  14. 22. The muscles located on the back of the thighs.
  15. 23. A practice focusing on flexibility, breathing, and balance.
  16. 24. Substances that protect cells from damage.
  17. 28. Running at full speed for a short distance.