Physical Fitness Flashcards
maximum heart rate
the heart rate which should not be exceeded durning exercise
frequency
how often you work out
intensity
how hard you work out
duration/ time
how long you work out
physical fitness
The ability to carry out daily task without undue fatigue, and able to handle emergency situations with significant energy to enjoy leisure time pursui
health related fitness
relates to how well the body system operates
there are five components
skill related fitness
relates to the possibility of becoming a good athlete
there are six
warm up
A period of mild exercise I get your body ready to work out
body temperature and heart rate begin to increase
should last 5 to 10 minutes and include stretching
cool down
retiring the body to a non-exercising state
should last 10-15 minutes
allow the body temperature and heart rate to return to normal
overload
a workout that exceeds normal demands
target heart rate
where you gain the most cardiovascular benefit
resting heart rate
A person’s heart rate at rest and will usually rise with age
exercise heart rate
your actual heart rate durning exercise
target heart rate
60-90% of maximum heart rate
greatest cardiovascular benefit gained
isotonic
exercise in which there is a muscle contraction that causes movement
curl ups
push ups
