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KINE 1106
weight training
Question | Answer |
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What are the benefits of exercise?(5) | health, reduce coronary risk factors, improved glucose tolerance, improved bone density, psychological well-being |
Aerobic fitness | the body's ability to utilize oxygen to produce energy |
muscular fitness | strength and endurance of muscles |
flexibility | the ability to bend joints and stretch muscles through a range of motion |
body composition | ratio between fat and lean body tissue |
What are the 3 steps to fitness? | 1)where do you start? 2)set attainable goals 3) check your progress |
what are the general guidelines? | wear loose, comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes; warm up and cool down after each exercise session; take special care when exercising in hot weather; if you miss your exercise sessions for more than 2 weeks in a row-do exercises from last workout |
What is your maximum heart rate? | 201 |
What is your lower limit exercise heart rate?(60%) | 121 |
What is your upper limit exercise heart rate?(90%) | 181 |
Where should your heart rate range be? | between 121-181 |
How often should you exercise per week? | 3 to 5 times per week |
Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before what kind of activity? | aerobic |
How long should you maintain your exercise intensity? | 30 to 45 minutes |
Gradually decrease intensity, then _____ to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes | stretch |
if weight loss is a major goal: participate in your aerobic acivity at least how long and how often? | atleast 30 minutes, 5 days per week |