Fintess Mid-Term Flashcards
5 HRPF Components
Aerobic Capacity
Body Composition
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
FITT Principles
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Hypokinetic Disease
A disease related to too little activity
AHA’s Primary Mission
Reduce Risk of CHD & Stroke
Modifiable Risk Factors
Smoking
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
Sedentary Lifestyle
Good Cholesterol
HDL (High Density LiProtein)
Bad Cholesterol
LDL (Low Density LiProtein)
Healthy Blood Pressure
120/80
2 Reasons People Quit Exercise
Time & Motivation
2 reasons people continue exercise
Look & Feel Better
Target # for minutes per week of physical activity (PA)
150 minutes
Super Circuit
Combo of aerobic & anaerobic
Hypertrophy
increase in muscle size
Gradual Loss of Fitness
Disuse/Reversibility
Loss of flexibility results from
lack of PA (physical activity)
Recommended & Safest for typical Adults
Static
Muscle Mass differs between men and women due to
Testosterone
Training effects of muscular strenght/endurance
improved performance, injury prevention, improved body composition, enhance self-image, improved muscle & bone health, prevention & management of chronic disease
Flexibility method suggested for athletes
Partner Assisted/ PNF
Repetition Maximum
Maximum # of times you can lift a specific weight
Slow Twitch Fiber
Fatigue resistant, Good for LSD Workouts, rely primarily on aerobic energy
Fast Twitch Fiber
contract rapidly & forcefully; rely more on anaerobic energy
Overload
Must perform activities in greater amounts to get improvements
Progressive Overload
To gradually increase the amounts of overload so that fitness gains occur, but without potential for injury