muscular fitness Matt Burns

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Across
  1. 1. exercise – Strengthens muscles through movement (lifting/lowering weights).
  2. 5. clue move your arms up and down
  3. 7. – Muscle shrinking due to lack of use.
  4. 10. One complete movement of an exercise; builds strength/endurance depending on amount
  5. 14. overload – Gradually increases difficulty to keep building strength/muscle.
  6. 15. interval – Allows muscles to recover between sets.
  7. 16. weights – Improves strength, balance, and coordination (dumbbells, barbells).
  8. 18. contraction – Strengthens muscles while shortening (lifting weight).
  9. 19. clue barbell needs to be used
  10. 20. weights – Helps build strength with controlled movements; good for beginners.
Down
  1. 2. max – Measures the maximum weight you can lift once; shows strength level.
  2. 3. strength – Strengthens abs and lower back; improves balance and stability.
  3. 4. exercise – Builds strength without movement (holding a position like a plank).
  4. 6. exercises – Improves strength and endurance using your own body (push-ups, squats).
  5. 8. A group of repetitions; organizes your workout.
  6. 9. training – Builds strength by working against a force (weights, bands).
  7. 11. – Increases muscle size (muscle growth).
  8. 12. training – Improves strength and cardio by rotating through exercises quickly.
  9. 13. – Increases intensity by doing two exercises back-to-back; saves time and boosts endurance.
  10. 17. contraction – Strengthens muscles while lengthening (lowering weight).