Group 3 Report Flashcards
Other names for aerobic exercise
Cardiovascular exercise or cardio
Exercises that train the heart and lungs to function at their top performance
Aerobic exercise
Meaning of the word aerobic
“with oxygen”
Determines the amount of oxygen that gets to your muscles
Breathing
Is what allows muscles to move, giving you the strength to exercise
Oxygen in your muscles
Your body creates energy using:
Stored carbs, proteins, and fats in combination with oxygen
Benefits of aerobic exercise:
Helps with weight loss, reduces health risks, strengthens your heart muscle, increases stamina, helps clear your arteries, stimulates your immune system, helps manage chronic illnesses better, helps you stay physically active as you age, improves mood, increases life expectancy
Two types of aerobic:
High-impact aerobic exercise, low-impact aerobic exercise
Tend to have a high level of intensity, which means you burn more calories more
High-impact aerobic exercise
Examples of high-impact aerobic exercise
Running, jumping rope, skipping, jumping jacks, plyometrics
Pertains to at least one foot staying in contact with the ground at all times
Low-impact aerobic exercise
Examples of low-impact aerobic exercise
Swimming, cycling, using an elliptical trainer, walking, rowing, using an upper body ergometer
Any activity that breaks down glucose for energy without using oxygen; activities that are of short length with high intensity
Anaerobic exercise
Meaning of anaerobic
“without oxygen”
Benefits of anaerobic exercise:
Increases bone strength and density, promotes weight maintenance, increases power, boosts metabolism, increases lactic threshold, fights depression, reduces risk of disease, protects joints, boosts energy
Examples of anaerobic exercises
Weightlifting, jumping or jump rope, sprinting, biking, high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Refers to the amount of oxygen our body can use simultaneously
Aerobic capacity
Recreational activities for the development of aerobic capacity:
Dancing, walking, swimming, hiking, outdoor activities that involve jumping or running
Refers to the total quantity of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) produced by the entire body during exertion of high intensity and brief duration effort using anaerobic metabolic pathways
Anaerobic capacity
Recreational activities for the development of anaerobic capacity:
Activities that involve lifting, sprinting, volleyball, outdoor games that involve sprinting and jumping, hiking
Substances required by the body to perform its basic functions
Food nutrients
Food nutrients include:
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals
Calories-free and as easy to find as the nearest tap; does not contain carbon but us composed of two hydrogens and one oxygen per molecule; accounts for about 60% of an adult’s body weight
60%
Functions of water
Transports essential nutrients to all body parts, transports waste products for disposal, and aids with body temperature maintenance
