2nd test Flashcards
This is the cornerstone of any weight management program
Physical Activity
What have food consumption coupled with modern technology have led to?
Obesogenic culture
What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US? resulting in 100k deaths per year
Excessive overweight with physical inactivity
What is the approximate weight of overweight people
10-20 pounds over the recommended weight
What is the meaning of RMR
Resting Metabolic Rate
How many calories can sedentary people eat
1k-1.2k
How many minutes of physical activity to effectively manage body weight for people who struggle with weight management
60-90 min
How long is the conditioning period
8-12 weeks
What is the best approach to add body weight
Strength training program
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity
150 min a week
It is defined as physical activity done for the purpose of getting physically fit
Exercise
What are the phases of exercise?
Warm up Exercise
Work out Exercise
Cool down Exercise
What are the types of exercise
Isotonic
Isometric
Aerobic
An exercise where the muscles are made to do contraction and relaxation
Isotonic Exercise
An exercise where the muscles are made to undergo tension
Isometric Exercise
Who is the Father of Aerobics
Kenneth Cooper
Aka Cardiovascular Exercise
Aerobic Exercise
Refers to how your body uses oxygen
Aerobic
This is the number of pulse beat at rest. The best time to measure it is upon waking up. Avg for males is 75, and females is 80
Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
this is the number of pulse beats taken 5 to 10 minutes after a workout or after walking and stretching in the gradual cool down
Recovery rate (RR)
What is the intensity level of maximal aerobic capacity?
50 to 85%
what is the intensity of heart rate reserve?
50 to 85%
what is the intensity of maximal heart rate?
60 to 90%
what is the fitness level of moderate aerobic zone?
50 to 59%
What is the fitness level of weight management zone?
60 to 70%
What is the fitness level of aerobic fitness zone?
70 to 80%
What is the fitness level of peak aerobic fitness zone?
80 to 90%
