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| combination of temp. and humidity (amt. of water vapor in the air) |
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| overheating; body temp. rises too high |
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| muscle cramps caused by excessive exposure to heat AND low consumption of water |
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| Cold, clammy skin, Profuse sweating; muscle cramps, Possible vomiting or fainting. STOP physical activity immediately, move to a shaded area, and drink plenty of fluids! |
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LIFE-THREATENING!!! Very high body temp.
Hot, dry, flushed skin, Lack of sweating, Unconsciousness, Requires immediate medical attention!! |
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| combination of wind and temp. |
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| body temp. becomes abnormally low |
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| damage to the body tissues due to freezing |
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| moving about slowly for several minutes in order to prevent blood pooling, which can cause cramps or soreness. |
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| band of strong tissue that connects a muscle to a bone |
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| band of strong tissue that connects bones |
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| surrounds the ends of bones; acts as a cushion to prevent bones from rubbing against each other |
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| muscle pull; an injury to TENDONS or MUSCLES |
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| sharp pain on side of abdomen; muscle cramp (occurs more often in those who do not exercise regularly) |
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pain in the front of the shins that is caused by overuse
(common in long distance runners) |
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an injury so small that is often difficult to see or
recognize, esp. when it first occurs |
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| To improve fitness you must INCREASE the amount of activity that you normally do. |
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| How often you exercise (3-5 days /wk) |
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How hard you exercise (60 – 85% of MHR)
MHR = Maximum Heart Rate (220 – age)
Beginners = 120 – 145 b.p.m.
Avg. to High fitness level = 145 – 185 b.p.m. |
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| How long you exercise (at least 20 minutes) |
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| The rate at which you change FIT, which needs to be gradual. |
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| minimum amount of overload needed to build fitness |
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| correct range of activity |
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| a person’s upper limit of activity |
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| The specific type of exercise you do determines the benefit you receive. (i.e. Stretching improves flexibility; Lifting weights improves strength) |
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| skills used by a person to take control of (or change) his or her lifestyle or behavior to stay physically active. |
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| a plan to determine ahead of time what you expect to accomplish AND how you can accomplish it. |
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| take months or even years to accomplish |
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| Long-term physical activity goal |
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| spend at least 30 min. a day in activity each week for the next 2 months. |
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| can be reached in a few days or a few weeks |
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| Short-term physical activity goal |
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| walk 30 min. a day for the next 2 weeks; GREAT FOR BEGINNERS |
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