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Aerobic
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form of energy production in the body that requires the presence of oxygen; used for activities such as walking or jogging
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Needs Oxygen
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Aerobic Capacity
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Another term for maximal oxygen consumption which provides an indication of aerobic fitness
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Aerobic Fitness
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capacity to take in, transport and utilize oxygen while performing a fitness task
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Agility
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ability to change direction quickly and control movement of the whole body
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Anaerobic
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literally means "without air", meaning no oxygen. Oxygen deprived form of energy production
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Anaerobic Exercise
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cells of the body are not using oxygen during this exercise. This form is found in activities such as weight - lifting or sprinting
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Balance
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ability to control or stabilize your equilibrium while moving or staying still
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Ballistic Stretching
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Exercises that involve quick bouncing movements
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Basal Metabolic Rate
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rate at which calories are used to sustain life functions during rest
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Body Composition
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proportion of body fat to lean tissue in an individual; usually given as a percentage of body weight that is fat
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Body Mass Index
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ratio of height to weight that correlates with body fat in the general population
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Caffeine
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stimulant ingredient present on coffee, tea, cola and chocolate
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Calorie
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unit for measuring the energy produced by food when oxidized in the body
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Caloric Expenditure
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number of calories expended or burned in daily physical activity
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Caloric Intake
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number of calories consumed
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Carbohydrate
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biochemical compound composed of one or more simple sugars bonded together that are used as a source of energy for the body
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Carbohydrate Loading
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ingestion of foods high in carbohydrates prior to endurance sports or intensive training to improve performance
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Cardiorespiratory
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body's ability to take in and use oxygen so that muscles can function;
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Conditioning
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engaging in regular physical activity or exercise that results in an improved state of physical fitness
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Ectomorph
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person characterized by long and thin muscles/limbs and low fat storage
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Slim
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Endomorph
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stocky person; somebody whose body has a stocky build and prominent abdomen
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Endorphin
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Any of sever chemicals produced by the brain to help relieve pain
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Exercise
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physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and results in the improvement or maintenance of personal fitness
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Fitness Plan
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Plan developed after a self assessment of the health related components of fitness
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FITT
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Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
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Flexibility
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elasticity of muscles and connective tissues, which determines the range of motion of the joints
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Frequency
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how often one exercises
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Intensity
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how hard one works
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Maximum Heart Rate
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highest number of times the heart can beat per minute
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Mesomorph
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muscular person. A husky, muscular body
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Metabolic Rate
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number of calories that is burned or expended as heat
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Muscular Endurance
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ability to contract muscles repeatedly without excessive fatigue
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Muscular Strength
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maximal force that one can exert when muscles are contracted
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Nutrient
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substance in foods that the body needs for proper growth, development, and functioning.
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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
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Nutrition
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science concerned with the relation of organic nutrients, which come from food, to the physical well being of the organism
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Overload
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principle that states to improve level of physical fitness, must increase the amount of activity or exercise that one normally does
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Overloading
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increasing the work done by muscles to above normal levels, but below the loads that would cause injury or distress, to improve fitness
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Oxygen Debt
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when the oxygen demands of the muscles cannot be met during physical activity
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result of anaerobic activity
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Perceived Exertion Scale
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method of self assessment of the intensity of a person's workload based on a scale of 6-20
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Borg Scale
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Personal Fitness
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result of a way of life that includes living an active lifestyle, maintaining good or better levels of physical fitness, consuming a healthy diet, and practicing good health behaviors
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Physical Fitness
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level of individual physical ability that allows a person to perform daily physical tasks effectively with enough energy reserves for recreational activities or unexpected physical challenges
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Progression
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rate at which you change the frequency, intensity, and time of your personal fitness plan
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Range of Motion
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varying degrees of motion around a joint
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ROM
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Reaction Time
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ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear, see or feel
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Recovery Time
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Time or rest between exercises
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Repetition
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The completed execution of an exercise one time
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Target Heart Rate
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a figure used to determine the number of heartbeats per minute required to positively affect the cardiorespiratory system during exercise
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Target Zone
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Range of above normal activity that optimizes an increase in fitness usually between 60-80% of maximum heart rate
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Warm Up
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variety of low intensity activities designed to prepare the body for more vigorous activities
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Wellness
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attainment and maintenance of a moderate to high level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health
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