Health and Fitness

17 flashcards · Other · by Meili Kingma

carbohydrates
eat whole grains to get energy for a long time
fat
stores energy, insulates your body, protects your body
minerals
helps with all of the chemical reactions in your body
protein
building blocks
vitamins
part of all of your body functions
water
keeps you hydrated
cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the circulatory system (blood) to deliver oxygen to your muscles during exercise (stamina).
body composition
The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscles, bones, water).
flexibility
The range of movement possible at various joints. Reduces lower back pain and prevent pulling muscles.
muscular strength
The amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction (movement) of a muscle.
muscular endurance
The ability of the muscles to continually contract (move) over an extended amount of time.
aerobic exercise (3 points)
uses oxygen for energy biking, running, long distance things improves cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength
anaerobic exercise (3 points)
body produces energy without oxygen shorter duration, more intense weight lifting, push ups
FIIT Principle
F: Frequency - how often you exercise a week, recommendation is 3-5 times a week for 60 minutes I: Intensity - how hard you exercise T: Time - how long you exercise (60 minutes per day) T: Type - what kind of exercises you do
What are 3 neurological benefits of exercise?
reduces stress, anxiety, and depression helps you fall asleep more quickly and sleep better allows your brain and muscles to regenerate quickly
What are 6 health benefits of exercise?
improves body coordination prevents alzheimers increases alertness increases willpower to quit smoking prevents obesity boosts energy levels
What are 4 academic benefits of exercise?
improves focus helps time management strengthens and stimulates the brain improves memory