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Pronation
an inward rolling of the foot in walking or jogging.
Personal Fitness
The 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 prating good health behaviors throughout life.
Health
A state of well-being that includes physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects.
Wellness
The attainment and maintenance of a moderate to high level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health.
functional health
a person's physical ability to function independently in life, without assistance
Physically active lifestyle
a way of living that regularly includes physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs, or participating in recreational movements.
Sedentary lifestyle
an inactive lifestyle
exercise
physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and that improves or maintains personal fitness
physical fitness
A 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.
Risk Factors for Heart and Artery Diseases
- Heredity (history of CVD prior to age 55 in family members)
- Gender (male)
- Smoking
- Hypertension
- High Blood Cholesterol, High LDL and/or Low HDL
- Glucose intolerance (diabetes)
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity (30% or more overweight)
- Stress
Risk Factor
a condition or trait that increases the likelihood that people will develop chronic diseases.
Hypokinetic
Physically inactive or sedentary
Cardovascular disease
heart and blood vessel disease
hypertention
high blood pressure
Osteoporosis
A condition in which the body's bones are porous and break easily.
Obesity
excessive body fat; excessive weight (20% or more above appropriate weight)
Cholesterol
a body fat
Triglycerides
a blood fat
heart attack
the blockage of vessels feeding the heart, causing the death of heart tissue
How many times are smokers more likely to have a heart attack?
2 times
How long does it take smokers who choose to stop smoking and start an active lifestyle to reduce their risk of heart attack to those of non-smokers?
2 - 3 years
Smokers tend to be less ----- than non-smokers.
Less active -- increases their risk of premature chronic disease.
Stroke
Blockage of blood flow to the brain
Hypertension is associated with:
- genetic makeup
- aging
- high salt or sodium intake
- obesity
- excessive alcohol consumption
atherosclerosis
A disease characterized by the buildup of fatty materials on the inside walls of the arteries, blocking blood flow -- an increased risk for ppl with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Total Cholesterol in the blood
Combination of the fats that we eat and fats that the body produces.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
good cholesterol --
blood fat that helps transport cholesterol out of the arteries, thereby protecting against heart disease
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
bad cholesterol --
blood fat that transports cholesterol to organs and tissues; excess amounts result in the accumulation of fatty deposits on artery walls
very low density lipoproteins (VLDL)
bad cholesterol --
lipoproteins that transport triglycerides and other lipids from the liver to various tissues in the body
Body Composition
the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons
stress
the physical and psychological responses of your body as you try and adapt to stressors.
What is total fitness?
physical, mental, social, and emotional components
What are the four components of the FITT formula?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
What are the benefits of exercise?
health-related physical fitness, skill-related physical fitness
What are the five parts of health
related physical fitness? - Cardiovascular, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body fatness
What are three types of injuries?
overuse injury, a side stitch, microtrauma
How can you avoid these injuries? (hink: RICE formula)
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
What happens when you overheat?
hyperthermia
What happens when you get to cold?
hypothermia
What are some contraindicated exercises?
deep squat, unsupported forward flexing, the plow, the hurdler's stretch, the back bend, and both the full and straight-leg sit-up
Why is the warm up phase important?
to stretch the muscles, increase the heart rate and blood circulation
Why is the cool down phase important?
helps you recover
How do you calculate your exercise heart rate?
count your pulse
How does exercise relate to good health?
good physical fitness = overall health and wellness
What are risk factors that contribute to coronary heart disease?
primary and secondary
Which factor is more important?
Primary
What are primary risk factors?
smoking, high blood pressure, high fat levels
What are secondary risk factors?
stressful living, drinking a lot of alcohol
Why is Cardiovascular fitness so important?
it exercises your entire body for long amounts of time without stopping
What are 7 ways exercise helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
healthy arteries in the heart, low cholesterol, healthy immune system, healthy bones, fit muscles, healthy lungs, strong heart muscle
What are two types of anaerobic exercise?
running and swimming
Why is anaerobic exercise dangerous?
it's so intense that you cant sustain it for long
What is an example of aerobic exercise?
running on a treadmill
Why is aerobic exercise better?
it allows the heart to supply all the oxygen to your muscles
What are 5 health issues stress causes?
acne flares up, headaches, neckaches, backaches, high blood pressure
What is eustress?
positive stress
What is an example of eustress?
riding a roller coaster
What is distress?
negative stress
What is an example of distress?
being scared of riding the roller coaster
How can exercise reduce stress?
makes you fit, health, and better to handle future stress situations
What is the relationship between calorie consumption and calorie expenditure?
We intake more calories than we can burn off
How can strength training contribute to total fitness?
increases muscle size
What are 4 negative side effects to anabolic steroids?
high blood pressure, increased chance of heart attack, strokes, and high cholesterol
What is anorexia nervosa?
a serious eating disorder where the person stops eating to try and be thin
What are some health problems with anorexia nervosa?
reproductive system problems, and loss of bone density
What is bulimia?
eating disorder where the person eats large amounts of food in short periods of time and then throws them back up
What are some health problems with bulimia?
loss of teeth, gum disease, and severe digestive propblems
How many liters of water should you drink a day?
2 or 3
What are seven activities that reduce stress?
Rest in a quiet place, reduce breathing rate, reduce mental activity, reduce muscle tension, manage time, take action, don't let the little things bother you
What are the five steps to plan an exercise program?
Collect information, Consider Activities, Set goals, Structure program plan and write it down, Evaluate program
What is muscular endurance?
the ability to contract muscles for a long time without tiring
What is muscular strength?
the amount of force a muscle can exert
What is are 3 benefits in having good flexibility?
better performance, better posture, reduces risk of injury
What are 4 safe stretching techniques?
Curl up, Reverse Curl, High and Thigh stretch, Knee to Nose stretch
What is the obese percent of male fat?
30 percent
What is the obese percent of female fat?
35 percent
What happens if you have too much fat?
High cholesterol
How do you maintain body fat?
exercise
What are the six nutrient groups?
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Oils, Milk, Meat and Beans
How do you maintain a healthy diet?
eat foods containing all six nutrients
What are 3 warning signs for an eating disorder?
wearing baggy clothing, pretending to eat, and exercising in private
What is quackery?
advertising or selling that uses false claims
How can you asses your body weight?
measure skin fold thickness with a caliper
A muscle pull is another name for what?
a strain
How many minutes should a heart cool
down last? - 1 to 3
How many times a week should you exercise to receive benefits?
3
Which is a non
controllable risk factor for coronary heart disease? - heredity
Regular exercise helps improve cardiovascular fitness by doing what?
reducing LDL levels
When exercising for muscular endurance, what is the minimum number of repetitions that should be done in one set?
9
A female with 15 percent body fat is what?
underfat/ lean
Ideally, you should try and have what?
the right amount of stress
What type of stress should you concentrate on?
eustress
What organization is not concerned with consumer protection?
State Department
What nutrient helps carry waste out of and nutrients into your cells?
water
Short answer essay: discuss the differences between and the benefits of aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise: Stead Activity in which the heart can supply all the oxygen the muscles need. Anaerobic exercise: Physical activity done in short, fast bursts in which the heart cannot supply oxygen as fast as muscles use it.
Short answer essay: discuss the four components of the FITT formula and how they apply to your exercise program
Frequency, intensity, time, type of training
Aerobic exercise
Stead Activity in which the heart can supply all the oxygen the muscles need.
Anaerobic exercise
Physical activity is done in short, fast bursts in which the heart cannot supply oxygen as fast as muscles use it.
How does exercise affect your heart rate?
Exercise increases your heart rate, the more vigorous the activity, the greater the increase in the number of beats per minute.
How does a cool
down affect your heart rate? - Walking or slow jogging after vigorous physical activity can cause your heart rate to return to normal faster than it would if you were standing still.