Role of Physical Activity and Exercise Flashcards
What is this:
Dose‐response
relationship between
physical
activity and
body
weight • Most
favorable
changes occur
with
30‐60
min/d of
physical
activity
cross sectional
What is this:
Sustaining relatively high levels of physical activity (233‐327 min/wk) may be necessary to reduce weight gain
Prospective Observational
(blank) is the movement produced by muscular contraction, substantially raises energy expenditure
physical activity
(blank) is the ability to perform physical activity based on exercise (planned movement to improve physical fitness).
• Physical fitness:
(blank) is an unstructured physical activity (walk to work)
• Lifestyle:
What is the number one good effect from aerobic exercise?
increase in size and power of mitochondria
Compare Low IE to High IE
Low has lower oxygen consumption and less recovery time (ie. not as good)
What is being fit?
what your heart can take
If you are obese longer, you are more likely to have (blank)
coronary heart disease
What is the best way to lose abdominal fat?
What is the best way to gain strength?
aerobics
resistance training
Is duration or intensity important for weight loss?
duration
HOw do you lose weight?
make lifestyle changes, do high intensity, long workouts, maintain a healthy diet, dont drink sugary drinks, eat more fruits and veggies, combine resistance training with aerobics.
HOw long is deal duration for a work out?
60minutes