HPE-2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Body Mass Index, Circuit Training, Body Composition
20 Feb 2017
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Activities of daily living: the things that are done on a normal basis such as standing up from a seated position, picking objects up from the ground, or walking up and down the stairs. Aerobic fitness: the aspect of fitness that deals with the heart and lungs to circulate oxygen to working muscles. Body composition: what the body is made up of; generally divided into fat mass and lean mass. Body fat mass: the portion of a person"s body composition that is made up of fat. Body mass index (bmi): a ratio of a person"s height to weight. Cardiovascular exercise: aerobic exercise that relies upon the heart and lungs. Circuit training: a method of training that involves a variety of exercises done sequentially and often repeated a set number of times. Continuous training: a method of training that involves performing a single activity for an extended period of time, generally at a moderate intensity.
