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physical fitness
the ability to perform moderate to vigorous activity without excess fatigue.
physical activity
as the level of fitness increases the type of fuel used by the muscle changes (better at burning fat)
Benefits Physical Activity
1) Increased cardiovascular function
2) reduced stress
3) lower blood pressure
4) weight management
5) slow aging
6) better sleep
Help Fitness Routine
1) variety
2) accountability
3) specific goals
4) rewards
5) disease prevention
3 parts of exercise program
1) aerobic workout
2) resistance training
3) stretching and flexibility
Heart Rate (HR)
number of heart beats per minute
max heart rate formula
220-age
target heart rate zone
60%-90% of maximum heart rate
PCr
Phosphocreatine used for fast vigorous activity like jumping
ATP
adenosine triphosphate is ADP + phosphate
Fat (fitness)