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Exercise
Health
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical Activity | any kind of movement that uses up energy |
| Fitness | ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming tired |
| Exercise | specifically planned an organized session of physical activity that improves fitness |
| Strength | the quality or state of being strong |
| Endurance | the ability to perform vigorous physical activity without getting overly tired |
| Heart/Lung Endurance | the a of your heart and lungs to work effectively when you exercise |
| Muscle Endurance | the ability of a muscle to repeatedly exert a force over periods of time |
| Aerobic Exercise | nonstop moderate of vigorous activity that requires large amounts of oxygen Examples: Lacrosse, jogging, rowing |
| Anerobic Exercise | intense physical activity that requires little oxygen |
| Flexibility | the ability of your body's joints to move easily through full range |
| Body Composition | ratio of body fat to lean body tissue |
| Frequency | number of days you work out each week |
| Intensity | how much energy you use when you work out |
| THR | (Target Heart Rate)number of heartbeats per mintue |