Health Fitness Terms

Front 1

The ability to bend, stretch, and twist comfortably is called _______________.

Back 1

flexibility

Front 2

A tool that shows different types of physical activities and how often to do them is called a/an ________________.

Back 2

Activity Pyramid

Front 3

The third part of an exercise workout that lasts at least five minutes and slowly brings your heart and breathing rates back to normal is called the _______.

Back 3

cool-down

Front 4

The first part of a physical workout; lasts at least five minutes, raises breathing and heart rates gradually, and includes stretching is called the __________.

Back 4

warm-up

Front 5

The ability of a muscle to exert great force is called ______________.

Back 5

muscular strength

Front 6

The units used to measure the amount of energy the body is able to obtain from a food are called ________.

Back 6

Calories

Front 7

The rate at which your heart beats when you are working hard enough to make your heart and lungs stronger without overstraining them is called your __________.

Back 7

target heart rate

Front 8

The ability to use muscles for a long time without getting tired or having to stop is called ____________.

Back 8

muscular endurance

Front 9

__________ exercise helps increase muscle strength but does not benefit the heart or lungs.

Back 9

Anaerobic (anaerobic)

Front 10

Having a strong heart and ciculatory system is known as having _____________.

Back 10

cardiovascular fitness

Front 11

Physical, mental, or emotional tiredness is called _______________.

Back 11

fatigue

Front 12

___________ exercise is one in which your heart pumps hard and you breathe fast, which strengthens your heart and lungs and builds cardiovascular fitness.

Back 12

Aerobic (aerobic)

Front 13

An exercise session is sometimes called a/an _______.

Back 13

workout