Fitness Unit Terms

Front

Frequency, Intensity, Time/duration, and Type of activity

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F.I.T.T. principle

Front

ability of heart and lungs to efficiently move and use oxygen

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aerobic endurance

Front

short periods of exercise not requiring oxygen

Back

anaerobic exercise

Front

ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time

Back

cardiovascular endurance

Front

ratio of lean body mass (bones, muscle, organs) to body fat...usually expressed in terms of percent body fat

Back

body composition

Front

ability of muscles to move or resist a workload

Back

muscular strength

Front

ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a long period of time.

Back

muscular endurance

Front

ability of muscles and joints to move through complete range of motion

Back

flexibility

Front

one completion of an activity or exercise

Back

repetition (rep)

Front

the amount of repetitions (reps) in an activity or workout

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