1.5 The Effects Of Exercise

Question 1

Fatigue

Answer 1

Either physical or mental it is a feeling of extreme or severe tiredness, due to a build-up of lactic acid or working for long periods of time.

Question 2

Cramp

Answer 2

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group.

Question 3

Muscular endurance

Answer 3

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue.

Question 4

Suppleness

Answer 4

Another term for flexibility, the range of movement possible at a joint.

Question 5

Cardio-vascular endurance

Answer 5

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the known working muscles, also known as aerobic power.

Question 6

Stamina

Answer 6

The ability to exert yourself and keep active for long periods of time.

Question 7

Hypertrophy

Answer 7

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in the size of it’s cells.

Question 8

Bradycardia

Answer 8

The heart beating very slowly at rest, at or below 60 bpm.