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