KNES 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Body Composition, Relative Risk, Cardiovascular Disease
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Any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase of caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure. A type of pa consisting of planned structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve and/ or maintain one or more components of physical fitness. The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies. List the 5 components of physical fitness (quiz) All healthy adults aged 18-65 should participate in moderate intensity aerobic pa for a minimum of 30 minutes on 5 days/week or vigorous intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 minutes on 3 days/week. Combinations of moderate and vigorous intensity exercise can be performed. Moderate intensity aerobic activity can be accumulated in total the 30 minute minimum by performing bouts each lasting >/10 minutes.