Fitness Flashcards
Weight
Involves lifting weights to increase the strength of muscles, using
reptitions and sets.
Continuous
Aerobic exercising at a moderate to high level, with no rest.
Plyometric
Exercises wheres muscles use maximum force in short intervals
of time.
Fartlek
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed
are constantly changing.
Interval
Involves alternating stages of high and low intensity activity.
Circuit
Is a series of exercises, completed for a certain amount of time,
one after another.
Flexibility
Range of Motion of your Joints
Strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Muscular Endurance
Ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
Body Composition
Percentage of body that is muscle, fat or Bone
Cardiovascular Fitness
Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time
Agility
The ability to control movement of the whole body and change position quickly
Reaction Time
Time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement
Coordination
Ability to use two or more body parts together
Balance
Keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion
Speed
Rate of which an individual can cover a movement or range of distance
Power
Ability to undertake strength performances quickly
