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24 Cards in this Set
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activities that improve the health of the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints of a person
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exercise
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a by-product produced in the muscles during exercise
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lactic acid
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the cells that make up a muscle
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muscle fibers
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small sections in a muscle cell that move when a muscle is being used
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muscle myofibrils
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how far in any direction a part of the body is able to move
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range of motion
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Why is stretching considered exercise? (3)
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increases blood flow to the muscles, helps heal the muscles, lengthens the myofibrils
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Muscles move back and forth during _____
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exercise
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Flexibility exercises should be recorded in your activity log, t/f
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true
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If stretching is done during the cool-down, it can help the muscle _____.
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increase flexibility
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pairs of muscles that move parts of the body in opposite directions
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antagonistic muscles
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the way you hold you body when you stand or sit
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posture
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veins in the body, usually the legs, which have been stretched out of shape and do not move blood through the body effectively anymore
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varicose veins
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match each with its corresponding stretch:
lowers blood pressure |
improved ability to relax
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less pain with movement
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decreased joint stiffness
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fewer leg muscle cramps
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improved circulation
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less back pain
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improved posture
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stronger pairs of muscles
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improved posture
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greater range of motion
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decreased joint stiffness
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better mood
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improved ability to relax
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warmer feet
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improved circulation
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Benefits of stretching (3)
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makes you stand straighter, prevents leg cramping, helps you sleep better
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Antagonistic muscles move a body part in _____.
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opposite directions
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Stretching can help prevent _____.
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varicose veins
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Stretching can help lower blood sugar levels t/f
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true
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