HN 196 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Fitness, Body Composition

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Physical activity: any muscle movement that increases energy expenditure. Leisure-time physical activity: any activity unrelated to a person"s occupation. 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. The components of physical fitness are achieved through three types of exercise: Despite the clear benefits of regular physical activity, Almost half of all u. s. adults do not perform sufficient physical activity. 25% of u. s. adults admit to doing no leisure-time physical activity at all. Less than 30% of girls and 35% of boys participate in daily physical education (pe) Start by assessing your current level of fitness. Start out slowly and gradually build up the time you spend each day until you reach 30 minutes. A sound physical fitness program meets your personal fitness goals. An individual"s fitness program may vary depending on whether he or she is:

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