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Fitness
12th Grade
08/30/2014

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Set
Definition
A group of exercises performed.
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Repetition
Definition
An exercise performed once
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F.I.T.T.
Definition
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
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Frequency
Definition
How many times per week should I be working out? People should be strength training at least 3 days per week but being physically active every day.
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Intensity
Definition
How hard should i be working out? If working out cardiovascularly a person should be at 65-85% of their maximum heart rate.If a person is weight training they should be lifting at 65-85% of their maximum strength.
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Type
Definition
A person can work out either cardiovascularly or by weight training.
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Time
Definition
How long should a person work out? A person should stay physically active during the entire day but when during their planned period it should not exceed 1 hour.
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WOD
Definition
Workout of the Day
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Biceps
Definition
Muscle that brings the wrist to the shoulder
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Triceps
Definition
Muscle that straightens the elbow
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Lats
Definition
slang for Latissimus Dorsi; Muscles underneath the armpit that aid in pulling. This muscle group is part of the back. Example.. "Pull ups"
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Abs
Definition
Slang for abdominal muscles. Muscles are located above the stomach. Example.. "Sit ups"
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Quads
Definition
Slang for quadriceps muscle group. Quads are located above the knee and below the hip. They allow the knee to extend and straighten.
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Hamstrings
Definition
Muscle group located behind the quads. They allow the knee to bend.
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Pecs
Definition
Slang for pectoral muscles. Muscle of the front of the body or "chest." This muscle aids in pushing movements of the upper body.. example "push ups"
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Calves
Definition
Upside down heart shaped muscle group of the lower leg. This muscle allows the ankle to extend. example.. "tippy toes"
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