FITT 2 Flashcards
can be described as a condition that helps us look, feel and do our best; it
is the foundation for health and well-being.
Fitness
Planned, structured, repetitive movement of the body designed to improve or
maintain physical fitness.
Exercise
describes many of the diseases and conditions associated with
inactivity and poor fitness
Hypokinetic disease
Hypokinetic Diseases include:
✓ Obesity
✓ High blood pressure
✓ High cholesterol
✓ Osteoporosis
✓ Osteoarthritis
✓ Lower back pain
✓ Type 2 diabetes mellitus
These types of exercises are low to moderate in intensity using slow twitch muscle fibres, these primarily
utilize energy created from the aerobic energy system and typically use large muscle groups in a
rhythmical movement for extended periods of time.
Aerobic/Cardiovascular
are a form of strength training at a moderate to high intensity using fast twitch
muscle fibres to apply effort or force to overcome a specific load.
Anaerobic/Resistance
(Resistance Exercises)
are movements in which contracting muscles stay the same length whilst applying a force
(the plank)
Isometric
causes muscles to shorten as they contract under tension to apply force (upward phase
of a bicep curl)
Concentric
are the opposite to concentric contractions, s, muscles lengthen under tension to apply a
force (controlled lowering phase of a bicep curl).
Eccentric
are designed to “wake up” and engage specific muscles that may be underused or
not firing properly
Activation exercises
These exercises target muscle groups and activate them in preparation for more
intense movements, such as lifting, running, or even daily activities
Activation exercises
focus on improving the range of motion and movement control in
your joints
Mobility exercises
is the combination of flexibility (muscle length) and stability (muscle control), and
exercises that improve mobility help you move more freely and with better technique
Mobility
These exercises
prepare your joints for movement, reduce stiffness, and can enhance performance in dynamic,
multi-directional activities
Mobility exercises
refers to the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to lengthen and stretch
without discomfort. It is about how far a muscle can stretch, allowing for an increased range of
motion.
Flexibility
refers to the ability to maintain control of a joint or body position, especially
during movement or when under load. It focuses on maintaining control and preventing unwanted
movement
Stability
PURPOSE OF ACTIVATION EXERCISES
1.) Prepares Muscles
2.) Improves Movement Patterns
3.) Enhance Performance
4.) Injury Prevention
Examples of common activation exercises include:
1.) Glute Bridges
2.) Side-Lying Leg Raises
3.) Scapular Push-ups
4.) Clamshells
5.) Dead Bugs
WHAT EXERCISE?
Target the glutes and hip muscles.
Glute Bridges
WHAT EXERCISE?
Activate the hip abductors
Side-Lying Leg Raises
WHAT EXERCISE?
Activate the muscles around the shoulder blades
Scapular Push-ups
WHAT EXERCISE?
Engage the hip abductors and glutes.
Clamshells
WHAT EXERCISE?
Activate core muscles.
Dead Bugs
PURPOSE OF MOBILITY EXERCISE
1.) Improves Joint Health
2. Increases Range of Motion
3. Reduces Injury Risk
4. Enhances Movement Efficiency
5. Helps with Posture