Chapter 11- Exercise for Health
What term refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?
cardiorespiratory endurance
What are long-term effects of exercise on the human body?
decreased body fat, improved self-imaged and reduced risk of colon cancer
Which statement about exercise and the immune system is not true?
excessive exercise boosts the immune system
______ refers only to the body's content of muscle, bone, and water.
fat-free mass
Regardless of a person's weight, ______ levels of activity correspond to ______ death rates.
greater;lower
Moderate exercise can boost a person's _______________function, whereas excessive training can depress it.
immune
What are benefits of increasing cardiorespiratory fitness through exercise?
improved functioning of the heart, the prevention of clogged arteries and increased capacity for delivering oxygen
What is not a long-term effect of exercise on the human body?
increased heart rate
Energy-generating capacity of the cells and the heart's ability to pump blood are physiological factors that determine
level of fitness
What can occur when muscles are unchallenged?
muscles become weak, muscles lose their density, energy systems begin to disintegrate and joints stiffen
Body composition refers to the
proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body
What is the term that refers to exercise that forces muscles to contract against increased resistance?
resistance exercise
What term refers to the physical abilities that contribute to performance in a sport or activity?
skill related fitness
What are the effects of not challenging a body physically?
Bones lose their density, joints stiffen, and muscles become weak
What describes the process of metabolism?
Food is converted to energy.
What is recommended for weight management?
Increase your physical activity from 150 minutes per week to 300 minutes per week.
Which statements about resistance exercise are true?
It is designed to build muscular strength and endurance and it is also known as strength training