WELL ROUNDED FITNESS TRAINING Flashcards
also known as ______, is the core of most fitness training programs
Aerobic Activity
answer sa blank: cardio or endurance activity
can help you increase bone strength and muscle fitness. And it can help you stay at a healthy weight or lose weight. It also can improve your skills in doing everyday activities. Aim to do strength training of all the major muscle groups at least twice a week.
Muscular fitness
For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least _______ minutes of moderate aerobic activity or ______minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week. To help with weight loss or staying at a healthy weight, at least _____ minutes a week is recommended.
150
75
300
help protect the back and connect upper and lower body movements. Core strength is a key part of a well-rounded fitness training program.
core muscles
is another key part of a fitness training plan
Strength training
3 core muscles
abdomen, pelvic, lowerback
It can help steady, called stabilize, the core muscles. Try standing on one leg for longer periods of time to improve your stability. Activities such as tai chi can boost balance too.
balance Training
5 elements fitness program
aerobic fitness
strength training
core exercise
balance
flexibility and stretching
is an important piece of physical fitness
flexibility
can also improve the range of motion of the joints. And stretching may help with better posture. Regular stretching can even help lessen stress and tension
stretching