Unit 1 flashcards

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Frequency

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How often you exercise. Cardio: 3–6x/week. Strength training: 3–4x/week. Include rest days for recovery.

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Intensity

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How difficult an exercise is.

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Time

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Duration of each workout session.

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Type

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The kind of exercise you’re doing (e.g., cardio or strength training).

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Duration

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How long you do the exercise; in time or repetitions for weight lifting.

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Cardiovascular Fitness

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The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to muscles during sustained activity.

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Overload Principle

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Training by pushing the body beyond its current limits to improve performance.

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Maximum Heart Rate

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Estimated as 220 minus your age; the highest your heart rate should go during exercise.

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Heart Rate

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The number of heartbeats per minute.

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Progression Principle

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Gradually increasing the challenge of your workout (weight, time, or intensity) as your body adapts.