fitness chapter 6 test 1 Flashcards
Sedentary lifestyles result in what type of diseases
Hypokinetic (hypo means low and kinetic means motion)
what does VO2max mean
The maximal amount of oxygen the body is able to utilize (oxygen uptake) per minute of physical activity
What is mitochondria
The mitochondria are where all energy necessary for cell function is produced
What do capillaries do
Capillaries allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the cells.
What is the effect of aerobic activity on LDL and HDL fats
Lowers LDL and raises HDL
Effect of aerobics on fat burning enzymes
Increases them
Recommended intensity of cardio-respiratory exercise prescription
Above 60% of maximum capacity
What is FITT
Frequency, intensity, type (mode), time (duration)
what should be the duRation of cardio respiratory exercise
20 to 60 minutes
how much Time to exercise to prevent weight gain
60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity most days of the week
Time of exercise to prevent regaining weight
60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate intensity activity
Recommended frequency for aerobic exercise how many days per week
3 to 5 days per week
Hypokinetic diseases are caused by what
a sedentary lifestyle
Minimum volume of exercise in calories for a week or in minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week
1000 cal per week or 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week
The initial exercise program: how many sessions per week, duration of sessions, and level of intensity.
Three exercise sessions per week, 15 to 20 minute duration, easy to moderate exercise intensity.
