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Define exercise physiology
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the study of how the body responds to the acute and chronic demands of exercise
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What are the benefits of regular exercise?
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improved cardiovascular function
lower blood pressure decreased weight and fat mass improved lipid profile improved glucose control decreased anxiety and depression |
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How much exercise is needed for health benefits?
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30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days
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What is definition of moderate exercise?
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40%-60% of VO2 Max or an intensity well within the individual's current capacity that can be sustained for approx 45 min.
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What is definition of vigorous or intense exercise?
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Activities greater than 6 MET or greater than 60% of max oxygen uptake or exercise that gives a substantial cardiovascular challenge.
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What are the five components of physical fitness?
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Muscular Strength
Muscular endurance Cardiovascular endurance Flexibility Body composition |
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What is muscular strength and how can it be tested?
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maximal force that a muscle or muscle group can exert on contraction. One rep max. bench press or leg press
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What is muscular endurance and how can it be tested?
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ability of muscle to exert force over resistance over time
Push up test. |
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What is cardiovascular endurance or health?
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The ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver and extract oxygen and nutrients to muscles and cells
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Flexibility
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ability to move joints in their full range of motion
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