Across
- 2. the natural science that involves the study of matter and how it moves
- 10. the angle between the bones INCREASE
- 11. the general desire to pursue a certain behavior
- 12. Oxygen is present and is the cornerstone of most fitness programs
- 14. There are _______ main zones of physical fitness.
- 15. You should be doing this type of training at least 2-3 times a week in order to develop your muscles and strengthen your bones
- 16. Oxygen is not present; without air.
- 18. This type of motivation is most reliable and comes from within yourself.
- 19. the rate that puts you in the best zone to be thoroughly exercising your body.
- 21. The sit & reach test measures which component of fitness?
- 23. these types of muscles are involuntary and contract and relax as one unit
- 25. This type of muscle contraction LENGTHENS the length of the muscle.
- 27. highest demand and comprise the biggest part of the human diet
- 30. This type of stretching is best used as a cool-down after your exercise and involves holding the stretch for an extended period of time.
- 31. the lowest rate at which your heart pumps blood.
- 34. This type of stretching is a bouncing stretch and should be avoided to reduce the chance of injury
- 35. This type of muscle contraction does not shorten or lengthen the muscle and requires the body to hold a fixed position.
- 36. the link between your endocrine system and personal fitness as they are specifically impacted by physical activities
- 37. This essential nutrient can help prevent disease, protect vital organs, and keep our tissue healthy.
- 38. these types of muscles are involuntary and cannot be controlled; located in the heart
- 39. in less demand and are only needed in small quantities
Down
- 1. This type of motivation comes from an outside source.
- 3. these types of muscles are attached to the bones and creates movement of our skeleton
- 4. This is characterized by heart and lung strength.
- 5. Optimal ___________ is remembering that we need to have a balanced "health triangle", but in terms of physical health, it is the absence of disease or injury.
- 6. the angle between the bones DECREASE
- 7. You want to ensure a proper ________ to avoid and reduce the risk of various diseases like obesity.
- 8. This is essential because it can help regulate our body temperature, remove toxins, and break down food.
- 9. A muscle tightens or _________ to make it stronger.
- 13. This type of muscle contraction SHORTENS the length of the muscle.
- 17. Body ________________ refers to the amount of muscle in different bodies, along with bone, water, and fat.
- 20. The key to keeping that behavior going, no matter how difficult things may seem. This goes hand in hand with resolution which is a firm mindset and reminds you of what you want when things get hard.
- 22. be careful while doing this because it places stress on your lower back.
- 24. the overall performance of athletes
- 26. A group of hormones that can relieve pain and make you feel good.
- 27. This type of heartrate can be determined by the formula "220-age"
- 28. the spine is “neutral” and resting in a comfortable, natural position, not too rounded or arched.
- 29. This happens when you are doing too much and not giving your body time to rest and adapt
- 32. Body __________ is the way you picture yourself.
- 33. This type of stretching is best used as a warm-up before your exercise and involved controlled movement.