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Vocabulary Set #3
Term | Definition |
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What is Physical Fitness? | Physical Fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands. Example: Jogging |
What is Body Composition? | Body Composition is the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue. Example: Muscles and connective tissues (Tendons) |
What is Flexibility? | Flexibility is the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion. Example: Gymnastics |
What is Muscular Strength? | Muscular Strength is the amount of force a muscle can exert. Example: Lifting up weights |
What is Muscular Endurance? | Muscular Endurance is the ability of the muscles to do difficult physical tasks over a period of time without causing fatigue. Example: N/A |
What is Cardio respiratory Endurance? | Cardio respiratory Endurance is The ability of the heat, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to the body’s tissues during long periods of vigorous activity. Example: N/A |
What is Sedentary Lifestyle? | Sedentary Lifestyle is a way of life that requires little movement or exercise. Example: Playing video games |
What is Overweight? | Overweight is weighing more than 10 percent over the standard weight or height. Example: Weighing 600lbs |
What is Metabolism? | Metabolism is The process by which your body gets energy from food. Example: N/A |
What is Aerobic Exercise? | Aerobic Exercise is vigorous activity in which oxygen is continuously taken in for a period of 20 minutes. Running Track |
What is Anaerobic Exercise? | Anaerobic is an intense burst of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen. Example: Running the 100-meter dash |
What is Isometric Exercise? | Isometric Exercise is an activity that uses muscles tension to improve muscular strength with little or no movement of the body. Example: Putting the palms of your hands together in front of you and pushing. |
What is Isotonic Exercise? | Isotonic Exercise is an activity that combines muscle contraction with repeated movement. Example: Push-ups |
What is Isokinetic Exercise? | Isokinetic Exercise is an activity that involves resistance through an entire range of motion. Example: Pushing or pulling against a hydraulic lever. |