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ALBPhysicalActivity
for Ms. Wright's PE Class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anaerobic exercise | intense, short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen |
| physical fitness | the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands |
| muscular strength | the amount of force a muscle can exert |
| metabolism | the process by which your body gets energy from food |
| sedentary lifestyle | a way of life that involves little physical activity |
| flexibility | the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion |
| muscular endurance | the ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued |
| body composition | the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons |
| aerobic exercise | 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 for 20 to 30 minutes at one time |
| physical activity | any form of movement that causes your body to use energy |
| exercise | purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness |
| osteoporosis | a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, producing porous and fragile bones |
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