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Exercise Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |