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Name the three body types |
Mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph |
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What does the acronym FITT stand for? |
Frequency- decide how often you train. Intensity- choose how hard to train. Time- decide how long to train for. Type- decide which methods of training to use |
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What is Fartlek training? |
Involves varying your speed and the type of terrain over which you run, walk, cycle or ski. It improves aerobic and anaerobic fitness |
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Name three types of training |
Fartlek, interval, weight, altitude, cross, continuous, circuit |
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What is anaerobic exercise? |
Performed in short fast bursts where the heart can not supply enough oxygen to the muscles. |
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What is aerobic exercise? |
Steady and not too fast, the heart is able to supply enough oxygen to the Muscles |
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How to calculate your maximum heart rate (MHR) |
220-age |
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What is lactic acid? |
A colourless acid produced in the muscle tissues during strenuous exercise |
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What are the immediate effects when first exercising? |
Increased rate of breathing. Increased depth of breathing - rise in tidal volume |
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What are the three main types of strength? |
Static Explosive Dynamic |
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What is static strength? |
You need static strength in gymnastics when holding a handstand steady for a period of time |
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What is the anaerobic equation? |
Glucose—ethanol+ carbon dioxide (+ energy released) |
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What is the aerobic respiration equation? |
Glucose+oxygen — carbon dioxide + water (+ energy) |
