LESSON 6 Flashcards
A form of exercise intended to increase muscular strength and endurance.
Resistance Training
Resistance training involves exercising _____ using some form of resistance.
muscle
This resistance could be ______, ______, or _______ working against gravity.
weights, bands, or own bodyweight
The two other terms use to refer Resistance Training are?
Strength Training
Weight Training
Doing resistance training can focus on specific results, such as:
joint stability
muscular endurance
increased muscle size
strength
power
Benefits of Resistance Training:
- Boost Metabolism and Reduce Body Fat
- Increase Bone Density and Improve Balance
- Improve Mental Health
- Build Muscle Mass
- Improve Muscle Strength and Endurance
- Reduce the Risk of Sports Injuries
- Increase Self-Esteem
Muscle is ______that requires energy to maintain, whereas fat tissue is not.
metabolically active tissue
Studies have shown that doing resistance training consistently can maintain or increase bone ______ and ______.
mass and density
Resistance training can help alleviate __________, even if the exercise is mild enough to have no clear improvement on physical strength.
depression symptoms
Build Muscle Mass is also known as?
Muscle Hypertrophy
This goal is not just for people who want to build muscle but also for older adults who want to minimize muscle loss, also known as ______.
muscle atrophy
Resistance training workouts for children decrease rates of ____ ______ and _______ associated with playing sports.
fracture, musculotendinous, and muscle injuries
In one study of college women, researchers noted that the study participants reported feeling ______ after a resistance training workout.
They also indicated that they had improved:
invigorated
self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, as well as improved overall mood
Eating habits are defined as,
“conscious, collective, and repetitive behaviors, which lead people to select, consume, and use certain foods or diets, in response to social and cultural influences”.
Experts already know that a healthy eating plan includes:
vegetables
fruits
whole grains
fat-free/low-fat dairy products
lean meats
poultry
fish
beans
eggs
nuts