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22 Cards in this Set
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recovery heart rate
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the gradual returning of the heart rate to resting levels within 5 to 10 minutes of a session of normal cardiovascular physical activity or exercise
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diaphragm
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a muscle in the middle chest area that is used in breathing
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intercostal
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a muscle around the ribs that is used in breathing
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abdominal
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a muscle in the lower stomach area that is used in breathing
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asthma
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restriction of the breathing passages due to dust, allergies, pollution, or even vigorous exercise
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hemoglobin
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an iron-rich compound in the blood that helps carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles, tissues, and organs
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circulatory system
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the heart and the system of blood vessels in the body, including the arteries, capillaries, and veins
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artery
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a blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart to supply oxygen to the body
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capillary
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a small blood vessel that delivers oxygen to the individual muscle, tissue, and organ cells
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vein
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a blood vessel that collects blood from the capillaries and carries it BACK to the heart
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muscle pump
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the contraction of the muscles in the body (esp legs) as the muscles squeeze the veins to help blood move back to the right side of the heart
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blood pressure
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the force by which blood is pushed against the walls of the arteries
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systolic blood pressure
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the pressure on the arteries when the heart contracts
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diastolic blood pressure
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the pressure on the arteries when the heart relaxes after contraction
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aerobic
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with oxygen
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anaerobic
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without oxygen
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aerobic fitness level
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cardiovascular fitness level
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interval training
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alternating higher-intensity physical activities or exercises with lower-intensity recovery bouts for sev minutes at time
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slow-twitch muscle fiber
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a muscle cell that is assoc with a high ability to do aerobic work
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fast-twitch muscle fiber
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a muscle cell that is suited to anaerobic work
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percentage of maximum heart rate
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a method of calculating an exercise intensity; 60 to 90 percent or your max heart rate
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target heart rate zone
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the recom intensity for aerobic conditioning; est to be b/t 60 and 90 percent of one's predicted max heart rate
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