Vocabulary Definitions

cardiovascular endurance-The ability of the heart, blood vessels, blood, and lungs to deliver oxygen to the body.
body composition-The proportion of muscle, fat, bone, and other tissues in the body.
flexibility-The range of motion in a joint.
muscular endurance-The ability of the muscle to lift weight many times.
muscular strength-The ability of the muscle to lift maximum weight.
overload-Placing more stress than normal on the body.
progression-To gradually overload the muscle.
regularity-Exercise regularly 3 times each week.
heart rate-The number of times the heart beats per minute.
resting heart rate-A measure of the heart rate taken following inactivity.
target heart rate-The recommended number of times the heart should beat each minute during aerobic exercise in order to improve aerobic endurance.
aerobic exercise-Is activity for which the body is able to supply adequate oxygen to sustain performance for long periods of time. (with oxygen)
speed-The act or state of moving rapidly.
agility-the ability to move in a quick and easy fashion, change directions quickly.
power- How quickly can a muscle exert force.
reaction time-The time interval between a situation and a response to the situation.
coordination-The coordinated functioning of muscles or groups of muscles in the execution of a complex task.
balance-a stable state or state of bodily equilibrium.

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