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Fitness Unit Vocab
Vocab words for our fitness unit
Term | Definition |
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MUSCULAR STRENGTH | The ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert a maximum force against a resistance ONE TIME through the full range of motion. |
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE | The ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert a sub-maximal force REPEATEDLY over a period of time. |
Isotonic | meaning same tension |
Isometric | meaning same distance or not moving |
Isokinetic | meaning same speed |
CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE | The ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to your body tissues to perform moderate to high intensity exercise |
Aerobic | Refers to presence of oxygen |
Anaerobic | Refers to the absence of oxygen |
Resting Heart Rate | is your heart rate when you are at rest, that is lying down but awake, and not having recently exerted yourself |
Maximum Heart Rate | is the number of beats per minute of the heart when working at its maximum |
Target Heart Rate Zone | is an age specific heart rate range to be maintained during aerobic exercise to receive physical benefits |
Radial Pulse | Pulse in the wrist |
Carotid Pulse | Pulse found in the neck |
FLEXIBILITY | Is the ability to move a joint through its complete range of motion (ROM). |
BODY COMPOSITION | Is the amount of lean body mass (bone, muscle, organs and body fluids) compared with the amount of body fat. |
Endomorph | pear shaped body |
Mesomorph | wedge shaped body |
Ectomorph | Pole shape |
AGILITY | the ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion |
BALANCE | the ability to control or stabilize the body when standing still or moving |
COORDINATION | ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement |
POWER | the ability to perform with strength at a rapid pace |
REACTION TIME | the amount of time it takes to start a movement once your senses signal the need to move |
SPEED | the ability to cover a distance in a short amount of time |