FNN 111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Lean Body Mass, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Fitness

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Nutrition and Food
• Course: FNN 111
• Professor: Donna Barnes

Document Summary

Physical activity: any muscle movement that increases energy expenditure. Despite the clear benefits of regular physical activity: only 54% of canadians are physically active, only 16% of schools offered physical activity classes (2001) An active lifestyle during childhood increases the likelihood of a healthier life as an adult: sound fitness program. A sound physical fitness program: meets your personal goals. Includes variety and consistency: appropriately overloads the body. Includes a warm-up and cool-down period: sound fitness program. A sound physical fitness program meets your personal goals. An individual"s fitness program will be different if he/she is: training for athletic competition, working toward cardiorespiratory fitness, trying to maintain overall health, sound fitness program. A sound physical fitness program includes variety and consistency, and is fun. An individual"s fitness program should focus on what he/she enjoys. A sound physical fitness program appropriately overloads the body.