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Exercise Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Intensity | how much energy you use when you work out |
Target Heart Rate(THR) | the number of heartbeats per minute you should aim for during exercise to benefit your circulatory system |
Frequency | the number of days you work out each week |
Physical Activity | any kind of movement that causes your body to use energy |
Fitness | how much you can exercise without becoming tired |
Exercise | physical activity that improves or maintains personal fitness |
Strength | the ability of your muscles to exert a force |
Endurance | being able to exercise vigorously without getting too tired |
Heart/Lung Endurance | how well your heart and lungs work during exercise |
Muscle Endurance | the ability of a muscle to exert the force over a prolonged period of time |
Aerobic Exercise | non-stop exercise that requires large amounts of oxygen and works the heart (jogging, swimming) |
Anaerobic Exercise | intense exercise that takes little oxygen but involves short bursts of energy (weight lifting, sprints) |
Flexibilty | being able to move joints easily and fully |
Body Compostion | proportions of fat, water, muscle, and bones that make up the body weight |