Fitness Vocabulary

2. The end result of exercise.
6. Fitness 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.
10. Endurance The ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued.
11. The ability to move body joints through a full range of motion. Two recommended types: Static and Dynamic (avoid ballistic stretching)
13. The amount of force a muscle can exert. measured by a 1 Rep Max
14. is a ratio of weight to height to determine risk for disease
15. The principle of training that states the body must be worked harder than it is normally worked to build muscular strength and improve overall fitness.
16. Composition The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone and water.

1. The principle of training that states fitness cannot be stored. (atrophy of muscle tissue and a decrease in aerobic capacity as a result of disuse)
3. Acid a byproduct of energy expenditure (utilization of sugar), oxygen takes time to be delivered to body cells once the body slows down
4. a inactive lifestyle
5. The gradual increase in overload necessary to achieve higher levels of fitness.
7. exercise Any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for 20 to 30 minutes at one time. jogging, power walking, swimming, biking, dancing, etc. Fueled by oxygen
8. abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health
9. The training principle that states particular exercises and activities improve particular areas of health-related fitness.
11. A formula in which each letter represents a factor important for determining the correct amount of physical activity.
12. exercise Involves short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen. Ex. sit-ups, sprinting, push-ups, weight lifting, etc.