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CindySays aims to enhance the ability of those seeking health to find a personal path through information, individualization, and inspiration.
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This Week’s Defining Fitness (01-04-09)
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Aerobic Exercise-Activity in which the body is able to supply adequate oxygen to the working muscles for a period of time. Running, cross-country skiing, cycling and swimming are examples of aerobic exercise.
Anaerobic-Activity in which oxygen demands on the muscles is so high that it must rely on an internal metabolic process for oxygen, resulting in lactic acid build-up. Short bursts of “all-out” activities such as sprinting, weightlifting are examples of anaerobic exercise.
Anaerobic threshold- The point at which you begin working your muscles without oxygen. From an aerobic level it is believed to be at about 87% of your maximum heart rate.
Cardio- Slang for exercise that temporarily causes an increase in heart rate.
Intervals-Workouts designed to include brief work periods at a high intensity (bursts of speed or power) interspersed with longer recovery periods at a lower intensity (walking).
Maximum heart rate- Theoretical maximum heart rate one can achieve during a person’s greatest exercise effort.
Perceived exertion- The level of intensity you feel your body is achieving during exercise on a scale of 6 to 20. (The higher the number the greater the exercise intensity) An unscientific way of monitoring and staying within a safe heart rate range.
Resting heart rate- Heart rate measure taken during complete rest.
Target heart rate- The ideal intensity level at which your heart is being exercised but not overworked. Determined by your maximum heart rate.
Target heart rate range- The heart rate range determined by the American College of Sports Medicine to be optimum for improving aerobic fitness.
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