Wellness Part 2 Flashcards
This deck will aid you in understanding the concepts entailed within wellness.
What are the synonyms of muscular strength?
Muscular force
Brawn
What is muscular strength?
Is the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single effort
What are the four benefits of musclar strength?
Increased ability to do everyday tasks
Improved athletic performance
Protect bone health
Help prevent pain and injury
What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?
Muscular strength- heavier weights, less repititions
Muscular endurance- lighter weights, heavier repititions
How do you know you’re improving your muscular strength?
The weight is heavy, and you only do a few repetitions.
You lift slow with control through the entire range of motion.
You are lifting, pulling, or pushing things.
What are synonyms for muscular endurance?
Muscular Perseverance
Muscular Stamina
What is muscular endurance?
The ability of a muscle to continue to perform without fatigue
What are the four benefits of muscular endurance?
- Helps keep your heart healthy
- Aids in weight control
- Improves mood and sleep quality
- Prevents age-related decline
How do you know you’re gaining muscular endurance?
You use a muscle group repeatedly.
You do high repetitions of light weights, or
You hold a position for a period of time.
What are the synonyms for flexibility?
Limberness;
Pliability
What is flexibility?
Is the ability to bend and move the joints through the full range of motion
What are the benefits of being flexible?
Fewer injuries Improved physical performance Improved posture and balance Less muscle gain Less pain A positive state of mind Greater strength
How do you get more flexible?
By stretching;
I do dynamic stretching before activity
And static stretching after activity
What is static stretching?
Involves a slow, gradual, and controlled movement of the muscles through the full range of motion
What is dynamic stretching?
You don’t hold a position;
You move more
What is body composition?
Is the ratio of lean tissue to fat tissue in the body;
A high ratio is for a healthy body composition
What are the benefits of a healthy body composition?
Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
Decreased risk of hypertension
Decreased risk of heart disease
A healthy metabolism
How do I maintain a healthy body composition?
By balancing my food intake with my calorie expenditure;
Focus on nutrient dense healthy foods
What is agility?
Is the ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion
What is an example of agility?
Changing directions to hit a tennis ball
What is an example of agility in basketball?
Crossing over
What is balance?
Is the ability to control or stabilize the body when a person is standing still or moving
What is an example of balance?
In-line skating
What is an example of balance in basketball?
Shooting and/or passing