A | B |
health screening | a search or check for diseases or disorders |
sprain | injury to the ligament around a joint |
anabolic steroids | chemicals similar to testosterone |
body composition | the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue |
muscle cramp | sudden tightening of a muscle |
frostbite | condition when body tissues become frozen |
overload | working the body harder than it is normally worked |
strain | condition caused by damaging a muscle or tendon |
physical activity | any form of movement |
flexibility | the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion |
F.I.T.T | frequency, intensity, time/duration, type of activity |
heatstroke | a condition in which the body loses the ability to sweat |
hypothermia | a condition in which body temp becomes dangerously low |
r.i.c.e | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
frequency of exercise | at least 3 to 4 times each week |
intensity of exercise | working out to allow overload to improve condition |
time/duration | work in target HR zone for 20 to 30 minutes |
type of exercise | 75 to 80% aerobic, 20 to 25% anaerobic |
reduces risk of injury | check-up, warm up, stretch, protective equip, cool down |
osteoporosis | a decrease in bone density, porous and fragile bones |