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Unit 4 Terms NW

Echols N&W Unit 4 Terms

TermDefinition
Aerobic activity physical activity that requires oxygen as it works the heart and lungs
Anabolic steroid an artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body
Anaerobic activity an activity in which the muscles are using oxygen faster than the heart and lungs can deliver it
Balance being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body
Body composition the percentage of different types of tissues in the body, such as fat, muscle, and bone
Body Mass Index (BMI) a calculation of body weight and height used to define underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity
Carbohydrate loading a technique used by endurance athletes to trick the muscles into storing glycogen for extra energy
Cardio respiratory endurance how well the heart and lungs can keep up with physical activity
. Coordination being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body
Electrolytes sodium, chloride, and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance
1. Endurance the ability to keep working the muscles without becoming overly tired
. Energy balance the point at which the energy from the food eaten equals the energy used by the body
Fad diets weight loss plans that are popular for a short time and are often based on misinformation, unusual requirements, and promises of immediate weight loss
Flexibility the ability to move muscles and joints through a full range of motion
Intensity the speed and power of movement during physical activities
Physical activity the use of muscles to move the body
Physical fitness a state in which all body systems function together efficiently
Sedentary physically inactive
Strength power to work the muscles against resistance
Target heart rate the range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate
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