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Health Vocab.
Vocab. Set #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical Fitness | state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. |
| Agility | ability to move quickly and easily. |
| Balance | an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady |
| Coordination | the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently. |
| Speed | the rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate |
| Power | the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements. |
| Reaction Time | the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus. |
| Overload | an excessive load or amount |
| Cross-Training | the action or practice of training or being trained in more than one role or skill |
| Aerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen. |
| Anaerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen. |
| Warm-Up | a period or act of preparation for a game, performance, or exercise session, involving gentle exercise or practice. |
| Cool Down | A period of time at the end of an exercise session when you continue the same exercise, but at a lower intensity. |
| Resting Heart Rate | the number of times your heart beats per minute while at complete rest. |
| Target Heart Rate | the minimum number of heartbeats in a given amount of time in order to reach the level of exertion necessary for cardiovascular fitness, |
| Progression | the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state. |
| Specifically | in a way that is exact and clear; precisely. |
| Creatine | a compound formed in protein metabolism and present in much living tissue. It is involved in the supply of energy for muscular contraction. |
| Anabolic Steroids | a synthetic steroid hormone that resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle. |
| Crossfit | a high-intensity fitness program incorporating elements from several sports and types of exercise. |