chapter 10 core concepts in health 14e
to achieve the recommended amount of daily physical activity a person can work in bouts of exercise for how long
10 minutes
when should water be consumed during exercise
2 hours before and more during exercise
when a person stops exercising, up to ____ of fitness improvements are lost within 2 months
50 %
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
the dimensions of frequency, intensity, time, and type for progressive overload training are referred to with the acronym
FITT
professional organizations that certify exercise instructors and personal trainers
ISSA, ACSM, NSCA
which of the following is most important for improving physical fitness
a structured exercise program
which of the following are examples of cardiorespiratory endurance activities
aerobic dancing, jogging, walking, cycling
stretching should be performed ____ a warm up
after
which of the following are skill related fitness components
agility, reaction time,coordination, balance, power, speed
how often should a person participate in flexibility training according to the FITT guidelines
at least two or three days per week
_____ stretching is dangerous and could cause injury
ballistic
which of the following can occur when the muscles are unchallenged?
bones lose density, joints stiffen, energy systems begin to degenerate, muscles become weak
how is muscular fitness developed?
by stressing the muscles with a greater load than they are used to
combines a variety of exercises to enhance speed and intensity
cross training
which of the following are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease
diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal blood fat, obesity, smoking
which of the following are examples of isotonic exercises
dumbbells, barbells, body weight, weight machines
____ is a recording of changes in the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram
benefits of warming up
elevates muscle temperature, decreases chance of injury, prepares the body and mind for exercise
part of the FITT principle refers to how often a person should exercise
frequency dimension
among the best guidelines for choosing a fitness center
has the right programs at times you will use them, has the right equipment available, certified, comfortable to you
what does greater muscle mass help
healthy body weight
what is the difference in results of a strength training program when a person changes the intensity and time
heavy weight and low reps build strength while lightweight and high reps build endurance
which of the following are recommendations for performing an isometric contraction
hold for 6 seconds, 5-10 repetitions
how does fat increase
if more calories are consumed than are expended through metabolism and exercise
which of the following are exercises that increase bone density
impact exercises, jumping rope, strength training.
ways that muscular endurance is important
improves sports performance, posture, helps cope with daily physical demands
ways that an exercise can improve body composition
increase daily calorie expenditure, muscle mass, and decrease fat mass
which of the following are emotional benefits that occur with participation in physcial activity
increase sense of self worth, and self esteem
which of the following is not a long term effect of exercise on the human body
increased heart rate
what helps reduce back pain
increased muscle strength
not an effect of exercise on the respiratory system
increasing a persons resting heart rate
______________exercise is the application of force with movement
isotonic (dynamic) exercise
what is the importance of flexibility exercises
maintaining normal range of motion in the major joints of the body
what is the easiest method of determining the intensity of your workout
measuring heart rate
what intensity level of aerobic exercise does the ACSM recommend 150 minutes of
moderate
what intensity of physical activity is the least that is required for a person to experience the benefits of exercise
moderate
the component of health related fitness that keeps the skeleton in proper alignment, prevents back and leg pain, is _____ strength
muscular
components of health related fitness
muscular flexibility and endurance, body composition, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance
is the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
muscular strength
progressive __________ refers to the amount of stress placed on the body that when gradually increased, results in adaptations that improve fitness
overload
lowering the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, and osteoporosis benefits of
participation in regular aerobic activity
which of the following statements about the muscular strength of men and women is true
per unit of muscle tissue lower body strength of men and women is about the same. a larger portion of the body mass of men is made of muscle
_____ fitness is the body's ability to respond to fitness demands and stress
physical
benefits of increasing cardiorespiratory fitness through exercise
prevention of stiffening and clogging of arteries, increased cardiorespiratory capacity for delivering oxygen, improved functioning of the heart
body composition refers to
proportion of fat and fat free mass in the body
recommended procedures for stretching
relax and breathe easy, stretch for 15-30 seconds, rest 30-60 seconds and repeat
which is the best way to add muscle mass
resistance, or strength, training
benefits of including a cool down period in your exercise session
returns breathing and heart rate to normal, restores bodys circulation to normal resting condition
vigorous activity examples
running, walking briskly,cycling up steep hill, moving furniture
what term refers to the physical abilities that contribute to performance in a sport or activity?
skill related fitness
____ is the training principle that dictates that when you design a fitness program, the exercises you choose should develop the particular components of fitness you wish to improve
specificity
____ training helps maintain muscle mass,function, and balance in older people which greatly enhances their quality of life
strength
squats, push ups, pull ups are examples of
strength training
ensure a healthy range of motion for all joints
stretching
sedentary lifestyle is one of the six major risks factors of
stroke, cardiovascular disease
health problems associated with excessive body fat
stroke, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
when developing a strength training program using the FITT principle, what determines intensity of an exercise
the weight being lifted
people with ______ are prone to heart disease, blindness and severe problems of the nervous and circulatory systems
type 2 diabetes
guidelines for injury prevention
use proper body mechanics when lifting, stay in condition, dont exercise when overtrained, use proper equipment, warm up thoroughly
what intensity level of exercise does the ACSM recommend participating 75 minutes per week
vigorous aerobic
good guideline for beginning an exercise program for an inactive person
walking, yard work, climbing stairs
during the _____ phase, fitness is sustained over a period of time
maintenance
benefits of endurance training
makes the heart stronger and improves the function of the entire cardiorespiratory system