FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: High Intensity Training, Vo2 Max, Cardiorespiratory Fitness

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Exercise: physical activity that u plan, structure, and repeat to condition ur body=better health and fitness. Physical fitness: ablility to respond to routine physical demands and store enough energy for sudden challenge. Cardiorespiratory fitness: ability of heart to pump blood through body efficiently so person can sustain prolonged rhythmic activity. Vo2 max: max. amount of oxygen individual able use during intense /maximal exercise. Muscular fitness: amount of strength and endurance in muscles. Muscular strength: force within muscles, measured by max weight person can lift/push/press in 1 effort. Muscular endurance: ability to perform repeated muscular effort; measure number of times lift/push/press weight. Amount of fat (essential and stored) and lean tissue (bone,muscle) in body. Physical conditioning: (training) gradual building up body to enhance cardioresp. , muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Functional fitness: doing daily activities or exercises that mimic them. Sport: leisure time physical activites that are planned, structured, and competitive.