Download Glossary of Fitness Terms

Glossary of Fitness Terms
AEROBIC EXERCISE: Sustained exercise done at an intensity which allows the
(With Oxygen)
muscles to utilize oxygen for energy. Examples of a
Aerobic exercise is:
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Walking/Jogging
Swimming
Cross training
Cycling
Aerobic Dance
Stair Climbing
ANAEROBIC EXERCISE: Exercise characterized by short bursts of activity,
(Without Oxygen)
cannot be sustained for long periods of time and
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Oxygen is not used by to muscles for energy.
Examples of anaerobic exercise are:
Sprinting
Exercising above your target training zone
BODY COMPOSITION: A workout that includes strength training, muscle
endurance, flexibility and cardio respiratory conditioning.
CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS: The ability of the heart and respiratory
(Oxygen Flow)
systems to sustain work effectively under
stress.
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS: The ability of the heart and blood vessels
(Blood Flow)
to transport blood.
CROSS TRAINING: A circuit that combines weight training and aerobic exercise
stations set in a sequential order, to give the participant a
complete balanced workout.
DURATION: The length of time spent in a workout.
FLEXIBILITY: The capacity of the joints to move through a full range of motion.
(Dependent upon the elasticity of the surrounding muscles)
FREQUENCY: How often a participant works out (per Week).
INTENSITY: How much energy is exerted during a workout.
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE: The ability of the muscles to apply force
repeatedly.
MUSCULAR STRENGTH: The Maximal one-effort force that can be exerted
against a resistance.
REPETITIONS: The number of consecutive contractions performed
TARGET TRAINING ZONE: The heart rate range within which the heart should
beat to safely achieve desired fitness benefits.
TRAINING EFFECT: Vigorous exercise stresses the body so that it adapts and
improves. The phenomenon of stress adaptation is called the
“training effect”.