chp 1 Flashcards
what do todays fitness classes tend to include
all ages and fitness levels
what is one of the most recent trends in classes today
combination classes (combine different formats to create a new experience)
how is wellness defined
optimal health, vitality and living life to the fullest
how is a person state of wellness determined
by the choices that they make about how they want to live
six dimensions of wellness
physical
emotional
social
mental
spiritual
environmental
what does physical wellness include
the absence of disease, a persons level of fitness and the ability to care for oneself
group fitness benefits include
- decrease in body fat
-a increase in lean muscle
-improve flexibility, longevity, stamina, muscle conditioning
emotional wellness
ability to understand and manage thoughts and feeling
what does creating a relationship with others do
improve adherence and motivation to continuous exercise
social and emotional benefits
- sharing experience with group of friends
-sense of belonging - increase self esteem and motivation
mental benefits
- reduces anxiety, worry, self doubt, depression
- improves overall mood, increase feeling of well being, improves quality of sleep
spiritual benefits
bring a deeper sense of perspective meaning and purpose to our lives
what is cardiovascular fitness
capacity of the heart and lungs to deliver blood and oxygen-and to remove CO2 and other waster products
what is muscular strength
maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert
what is muscular endurance
ability of a muscle to contact repeatedly or to sustain a contraction over a period of time
what are the four main section in a class
warmup, cardio, muscle , flexibility
warmup duration and goal
8-10 minutes
prepares the participants physically, mentally and socially for the workout ahead
cardio duration and goal
24 to 36 minutes
continuous movements of the large muscle groups which brings the HR into a training zone and keeps it there for a period of time
cardio cool down duration and goal
2-5 min
slower less intense movements to gradulally decease the HR and allow the body to recover effort
muscle conditioning duration and goal
8-16 min
using both isometric and isotonic contraction
flexibility duration and goal
8-10 min
improving joint mobility and providing a sense of calm body and mind. it involves slow deep breathing, gentle music and stretching of major muscle groups
how to be an effective leader
- see your participants as individuals
- create a positive environment
- motivate the participants
- develop rapport and trust
- be organized and prepared
