Ch. 4 Physical Activity for Life

1. the part of an exercise program when the activity is performed at its higest peak.
5. syntheic substances that are similar to the male hormone testostorone.
8. the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active.
9. an injury to the ligament surrounding a joint.
11. the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.
12. the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.
13. the process by which your body gets energy from food.
14. muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration.
16. particular exercises and activities improve particular areas of health-related fitness.
17. a way of life that involves little physical activity.
18. taking in fluids so that the body functions properly.
19. a condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excessive heat through perspiration.
23. the amount of force a muscle can exert.
26. any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 minutes three times a day or 20 to 30 minutes at one time.
28. purposeful physical activity that is planned,structured, and repetive and that improves or maintains personal fitness.
29. an activity that prepares the muscles to return to a resting state.

2. working the body harder than it is normally worked.
3. the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate-to-vigorous activity.
4. the gradual increase in overload necessary to achieve higher levels of fitness.
5. intense short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen.
6. a condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon.
7. any form of movement that causes your body to use energy.
10. a condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low.
13. the ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued.
15. a condition that results when body tissues become frozen.
20. a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, producing porous and fragile bones.
21. the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion.
22. a search or check for diseases or disorders that an individual would otherwise not have knowledge of or seek help for.
23. a spasm or sudden tightenng of a muscle.
24. a program of formalized physical preparation for nvolvement in a sport or another physical activity.
25. overworking the body.
27. frequency, intensity, time/duration, and type of activity.
30. an activity that prepares the mucles for work.