physical fitness

Question 1

a type of physical conditioning that strengthens specific muscles

Answer 1

muscular fitness

Question 2

a type of physical conditioning that lengthens the muscles and improves the movement of the joints

Answer 2

flexibility

Question 3

the measure of the health and condition of the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints of an individual

Answer 3

physical fitness

Question 4

a type of physical conditioning that primarily strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood vessels

Answer 4

cardiovascular fitness

Question 5

What are the main reasons why excess weight affects physical fitness?

Answer 5

The heart has to pump harder.
It is more difficult to exercise.
A heavy person gets more tired during exercise.

Question 6

a plan in which a person chooses to exercise a certain number of times every week

Answer 6

regular exercise

Question 7

obstacles or difficulties that keep a person from accomplishing goals, such as regular exercise

Answer 7

limiting factors

Question 8

an individual that is very heavy or overweight

Answer 8

obese

Question 9

What are some of the benefits of exercise?

Answer 9

improves your self-confidence
helps you lose weight or control your weight
helps you sleep better
helps build strong muscles
helps improve your balance