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HOPE Ch.13 Vocab
Terms and Definitions of Chapter 13 for HOPE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical Activity | Any movement that requires your large muscle groups to work. |
| Endorphins | Chemicals that block pain messages from reaching your brain cells. |
| Physical Fitness | Having the strength and energy to participate in various activities. |
| Body composition | The amount of fat tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue (muscles and bones). |
| Aerobic Exercise | Ongoing physical activity that raises your breathing rate and heart rate. |
| Anaerobic Exercise | Intense physical activity that lasts for a few seconds to a few minutes |
| Isometric Exercise | Exercise in which muscles contract but very little body movement takes place. |
| Isotonic Exercise | Exercise that involves contracting and relaxing your muscles through the full range of a joint's motion. |
| Isokinetic Exercise | Exercise in which muscles contract at a constant rate. |
| Lifelong Fitness | The ability to stay healthy and fit as you age. |
| FITT Formula | F-Frequency I-Intensity T-Time T-Type |
| Target Heart rate | The rate at which your cardiovascular system receives the most benefits from exercise without working too hard. |
| Cross-Training | Participation in a wide variety of physical activities. |
| Dehydration | Excessive water loss. |
| Dietary Supplement | Any product that contains one or more vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other dietary supplements that may be lacking in a diet. |
| Overtraining | Exercising too intensely for too long without allowing enough time for rest. |