The Beginner Client Flashcards
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Prolonged ability of the heart and lungs to supply muscles with nutrients and oxygen
Muscular Strength
2 types: static and dynmaic; be strong in order to perform heavy work with less chance for injury
Muscular Endurance
Ability of the muscles to perform contractions for long periods of time
Aerobic
Conditioning for inreasing the body’s intake of oxygen
Calisthenics
Body weight exercises performed without an apparatus
F.I.T.T Principle
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type of Exercise
5 Components of General Fitness
Cardiorespiratory conditioning, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition
S.A.I.D. Specificity of Training Principles
The wya you train according to the FITT components will determine the improvements you gain
4 phases of a workout
Warm ups, dynamic flexibility, endurance or strength, cool down and static stretching
Types of dynamic streches
Alternating lateral lunge, sumo squat, high knee skips
Number of days to recommend working out for a general fitness client
3 to 5 days a week