Unit 2: Fitness and Nutrition Flashcards
Vitality
A health and wellness approach to weight loss, focusing on a healthy diet, active living, and positive self-esteem.
What are the 4 things a “Vitality Approach” leads to?
1) Reduced risk of heart disease and cancers
2) Elevated mood, energy, and self-esteem
3) Reduced anxiety and stress
4) Spending more time with family and friends
Weight Centred Approach
A weight centred approach to weight loss that focuses on dieting, exercise, and dissatisfaction with yourself.
What are the principles of “FITT”?
F- Frequency
I- Intensity
T- Time
T- Type
MHR
AKA: Maximum Heart Rate
RHR
AKA: Resting Heart Rate
What are the “3 Principles of Training”?
1) Overload
Using demand on the body to improve itself
2) Progression
Progressively applying stress to the body, to ensure you’re not over tired after exercising
3) Specificity
Doing specific activities to improve components of that body part
Aerobic
Refers to the energy producing process that uses oxygen.
Anaerobic
Refers to the energy producing process that doesn’t use oxygen.
Calisthenics
Exercise routines for strength that use parts of the body for weights.
Sedentary
Physically inactive
THR
AKA: Target Heart Rate
The heartbeat rate that will condition a persons cardiovascular system.
ROM
AKA: Range of Motion
The mobility of a joint without experiencing pain.
RPE
AKA: Rate of Perceived Exertion
What is a way to raise/ lower your heart rate?
Raise: Exercise
Lower: Meditation
Ectomorph
Skinny Body Type, Shy Personality.
Mesomorph
Muscular Body Type, Equally Outgoing and Shy Personality.
Endomorph
Fat Body Type, Outgoing Personality.
Dr. William Sheldon
Discovered the connection between body size and personality.
What are the “6 Important Nutrients” and their functions?
1) Protein
Builds and repairs tissue and fights infections
2) Fat
Gives energy
3) Vitamins
Maintains teeth, gums and blood vessel walls
4) Carbs
Gives energy and helps the body use fats
5) Minerals
Combines with proteins to create hemoglobin (Transports O2 and CO2)
6) Waters
Hydrates the body