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aerobic exercise: any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 minutes 3 times a day of for 20-30 min. at one time
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anabolic steroids: synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone testosterone
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body composition: the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons
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cardio-respiratory: the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate-to-vigorous activity
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cool-down: an activity that prepares the muscles to return to a resting state
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diabetes: a serious disorder that prevents the body from converting food into energy
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exercise: purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and that improves or maintains personal fitness
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F.I.T.T.: frequency, intensity, time/duration, type of activity
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flexibility: the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion
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frostbite: a condition that results when body tissues become frozen
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health screening: a search or check for dsieases or disorders for an individual
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heat cramps: muscle spasms that result form a loss of large amount of salt and water through perspiration
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heatstroke: a condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excess heat
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hydration: taking in fluids so that the body functions properly
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hypothermia: a condition in which body temperatures becomes dangerously low
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metabolism: the process by which your body gets energy from food
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muscle cramp: a spasm or sudden tightening of a muscle
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muscle endurance: the ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
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muscular strength: the amount of force a muscle can exert
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osteoporosis: a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, producing porous and fragile bones
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overexertion: overworking the body
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overload: working the body harder than it is normally worked
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physical activity: any form of movement that causes your body to use energy
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physical fitness: the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands
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progression: the gradual increase in overload neccessary to achieve higher levels of fitness
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resting heart rate: the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active
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sedentary lifestyle: a way of life that involves little physical activity
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specificity: particular exercises and activities improve particular areas of health-related fitness
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sprain: an injury to the ligament surrounding a joint
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strain: a condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
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training program: a program pf formalized physical preparation for involvement in a sport or another physical activity
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warm-up: an activity that prepares the muscles for work
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workout: the part of an exercise program when the activity is performed at its highest peak
