Health and Fitness Essentials

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Cardiovascular fitness

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of heart and lungs to supply oxygen during exercise

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Strength training

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using resistance to build muscle mass

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BMI (Body Mass Index)

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of body fat based on height and weight

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Flexibility

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of motion in joints

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Endorphins

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released during exercise that improve mood

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Myth: Muscle turns to fat if you stop exercising

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and fat are different tissues; muscle shrinks, does not turn to fat

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Hydration importance

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body temperature and supports metabolism

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Protein function

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and repairs body tissues

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Aerobic exercise

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like running, swimming, cycling that increase heart rate

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Anaerobic exercise

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intense activities like sprinting or weightlifting