Wellness Chapter 4: Physical Activity for Life

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Overload

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Working the body harder than it is normally worked.

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F.I.T.T.

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The formula: frequency, intensity, time/duration, and type of activity.

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Cardiorespiratory Endurance

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The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate-to-vigorous activity.

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Sedentary Lifestyle

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A way of life that involves little physical activity.

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Sprain

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An injury to the ligament surrounding a joint.

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Exercise

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Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of improving or maintaining physical fitness.

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Muscular Endurance

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The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions over a period of time.

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Warm-up

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A session of light exercise before a workout to prepare the body for more intense activity.

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Hydration

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The process of providing adequate fluids to the body to maintain health and performance.

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Progression

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The gradual increase in the intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise to improve fitness.