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a basic philosophy of what is necessary to gain a training effect from an exercise program.
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FITT principle
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what does FITT stand for?
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Frequency
Intensity Type Time |
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a set of rules that must be adhered to in order to benefit from any form of fitness training program.
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FITT principle
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what is the frequency of an exercise per week?
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three to five times
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the amount of effort that should be invested in a training program or any one session
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intensity
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what is the second rule of the FITT principle?
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intensity
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what is the third rule of the FITT principle?
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Type
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the third component dictates what _____ of exercise yo should choose to achieve the appropriate training response.
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type
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how long you should be exercising for
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time
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how long should you exercise according to the FITT principle?
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20-60 minutes
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what are the common elements the form the foundation of pilates?
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centering and correct breathing
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what muscles form the "center", "girdle of strength", or "powerhouse"?
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abdomen, buttocks, inner thighs, and lower back
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the fulcrum of control for all the movements in pilates
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strong center
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what area should you concentrate on, if you do pilates with control?
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center
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what will deep breathing help?
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your blood fills with oxygen and eliminates toxins. and well helps your muscles work effectively and clears you mind. and help you perform exercises with control.
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it is important to breathe how during pilates?
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deep and constant. dont hold your breath
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refers to the degree to which a joint is passively moved to its maximun range of motion.
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static stretching
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refers to a technique which elongates the muscle to a position that is sustained for a period of time.
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static stretching
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how long should a postition be held when useing static stretching?
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30 seconds.
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most preferred method of increasing flexibility
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static stretching
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stretching where the risk of injury is low, requires minimal time and assistance and it is effective in achieving the goal of flexibility
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static stretching
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a bouncing approach to stretch that has the potential for injury if this stretching technique is done forcefully and rapidly.
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ballistic
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stretching the involves bouncing or rhythmical motion that uses momentum to vigorously lengthen or stretch the muscle.
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ballistic
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stretch that creates a "stretch reflex" which causes a protective contraction there by prohibiting the muscle from being properly stretched.
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ballistic
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type of stretch that can most easily result in muscle sorness or injury if the force applies is too great.
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ballistic
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stretch that involves a contract-relax-contract method to develop flexibility.
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PNF
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stretching technique that utilizes the nervous and muscular sstem together to iporve flexibility.
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PNF
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stretching that requires the assistance of another person.
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PNF
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PNF stretching uses a __ second contracted postion followed by a ___ to ____ second assited stretch position.
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6;10-30
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stretching method the is typically used to rehabilitate injuries and generally requires training to perform safely and effectively.
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PNF
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what does PNF stretching stand for?
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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___ help to releive soreness during and after a workout
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stretching
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what are the two types of muscle soreness related to exercise?
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one experiences immediately after exercising and the other that occurs 24 to 48 hours after the workout.
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___ stretching helps releive the pain of tight, contracted over-extended muscles.
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static
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to minimize discomfort in the lower back stretch ___ and ___ area.
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pelvic and hip area
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research suggests that stretching about __% beyond the normal range of motion and to stretch ____ for greater relaxation and less tension on the tendon
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10%; slowly
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___ muscles stretch easier than ___ muscles.
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warm; cold
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from about age ___, flexibility declines unless you engages in a regular program of stretching
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20
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___ situations may contribute to tight muscles
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stressfull
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muscles tend to be tighter in the ____ than in the ____ or ____.
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morning than in the afternoon or night.
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___ may prohibit some movements such as ___.
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disease; such as arthritic joint disease
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___ may cause some inflexibility in muscle and joints.
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injury
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being ___ makes it difficult to stretch properly
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overweight
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those who are ____ tend to be more flexible than their ____.
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physically active ; sedentary counterparts.
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how long should you hold a postions?
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10-30 seconds
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stretch each muscle group about ___ times.
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four
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How long will it take for acheive you goal when stretching everyday?
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about 4-5 weeks.
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what are the 5 health related fitness components?
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cardiorespiratory endurance
flexibility body composition muscular strength muscular endurance |
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what is the most important element of physical fitness?
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cardiorespiratory endurance
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the measure of the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to function effectively
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cardiorespiratory endurance
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the capacity of a joint to move through its entire range of motion
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flexibility
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refers to the percentage of body weight that is fat in relation to that which is lean muscle mass.
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body compostion
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refers to the ablity of a muscle to exert force against resistance
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muscular strength
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the ability of a muscle to exert froce continuously over a period of time
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muscular endurance
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because of their greater muscle bulk, ___ often have more difficulty developing and maintaining flexibility
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men
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