| Term | Definition |
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another word for "health" |
readiness |
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sedentary |
inactive living |
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#1killer of Americans |
heart disease |
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3 affects that fitness level has on daily life |
reduces blood, improves digestion, reduces tension and stress |
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wellness |
healthy living |
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physical fitness |
a level of personal physical ability that allows a person to perform everyday tasks |
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"physical fitness is the result of an active lifestyle that is... |
practiced over time" |
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aerobic excercise |
builds muscular endurance and the overall endurance of a muscle |
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anaerobic excercise |
builds muscular strength and the overall power of a muscle |
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dangers of anaerobic excercise |
without training, muscles can be injured. you need proper technique |
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examples of aerobic excercise |
running, basketball, soccer, football, etc. |
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examples of anaerobic excercise |
push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, etc. |
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atrophy |
loss of muscle size or strength |
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how does atrophy happen? |
lack of use over a period of time |
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lactic acid |
waste product of muscle use |
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concentric contractions |
shortening a muscle |
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eccentric contractions |
lengthening a muscle |
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isometric contractions |
stationary tension |
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flexion |
positive work |
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extension |
negative work |
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to avoid serious injury |
proper warm-up, proper cool-down, stretching |
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nervous system |
coordinates and regulates body functions |
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endocrine system |
serves as the messengers through hormones |
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other systems in the body |
reproductive, digestive, urinary |
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the first thing you need to do to increase muscle strength |
overload the muscle |
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resistance |
greater amounts of stress than it is accustomed to |
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most common types of weight training devices |
barbells, dumbells, machines |
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hypokinetic |
inactive |
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unchangeable factors about you |
age, gender, heredity |
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obese |
30% and above your normal body weight for your height |
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physialogical factors |
drugs, injury, disease |
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emotional factors |
responsibility, work, family |
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enviornmental factors |
climate, surroundings |
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hypertension |
high blood pressure, build up of plaque |
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type II diabetes |
imbalance of blood sugar |
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osteoporosis |
bones begin to deteriorate |
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6 catagories of nutrients |
water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals |
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percentage of body that is made up of water |
70% |
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nutrient that is the most efficient energy source |
carbohydrates |
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to treat a contusion |
apply cold packs to slow swelling and discoloration |
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tight contraction of a muscle is called a |
muscle cramp |
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bursitis |
inflamation of the bursa |
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dislocation |
end of bone is pushed out of joint |
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sprain |
stretching or tearing of a joint |