Anaerobic vs Aerobic Exercises Flashcards
Why is cardiovascular fitness considered the most important fitness component?
A high level of cardiovascular fitness means you have a healthy cardiovascular system.
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Cardiovascular disease
What are the four components of the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply.
Heart
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
How does good cardiorespiratory fitness benefit the heart?
The heart is able to pump more blood per beat.
Which is not an aerobic activity?
Weightlifting
What are the benefits of the aerobic activities mentioned above?
The stress of the exercises causes positive changes in the cardiovascular system.
What is your resting heart rate?
How many times your heart beats in one minute while you are resting.
What is the role of the arteries?
Arteries transport oxygen rich blood away from the heart to the muscles and organs.
What is the role of the veins?
Veins transport oxygen poor blood back to the heart.
What is one way to assess your cardiovascular fitness?
PACER test in the gym.
Which isn’t a benefit of aerobic exercise?
Makes you taller
What does “aerobic” mean?
With oxygen
What does “aerobic fitness” suggest?
You can exercise for longer periods of time.
What does “anaerobic” mean?
Without oxygen
What characterizes anaerobic exercise?
It’s an intense exercise for short duration.
