Exam 3 Flashcards
Aerobic
Uses oxygen
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Ability to sustain cardiorespiratory exercise for extended time
Muscle strength
Ability to produce force for brief time
Muscle endurance
Ability to exert force for a long period of time without fatigue
Flexibility
Range of motion around a joint, improved with stretching
Anaerobic energy
Energy during first few minutes of physical activity
Anaerobic
Without oxygen, creatine phosphate (replenishes ATP)
Aerobic
Uses oxygen
Primary energy source during high-intensity exercise
Carbohydrates
Well-trained muscles store _____ percent more glycogen then untrained muscles
20-50%
Carbohydrate loading
Maximizing glycogen stores before an endurance event by diet and training
Primary energy source during low to moderate intensity exercise
Fat
Endurance training
Increases the body’s ability to use fat for energy
Most important nutrient to promote muscle growth and recovery after physical activity
Protein
Main energy sources for physical activity
Carbohydrates and fat