Cardio flashcard

Front

The ________________ pumps blood throughout the entire body.

Back

Heart

Front

Which body system includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries?

Back

Circulatory System

Front

The _______________ fill with air to distribute oxygen to the blood stream and release carbon dioxide.

Back

Lungs

Front

This type of warm-up gets the heart pumping faster, increases blood flow, and quickly increases the body temperature.

Back

Cardio

Front

What area of fitness is considered the most important? Options: Body Composition, Muscle Strength, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Endurance

Back

Cardiovascular Endurance

Front

Which of the following activities are not considered the best cardiovascular exercises?
Options:
Dancing, Jazz, Aerobic, Zumba, Salsa
Running, Biking, Swimming, Jumping Rope
Yoga, Stretching, Pilates
Cross Country Skiing, Tennis, Kick Boxing

Back

Yoga, Stretching, Pilates

Front

The ability to move the joints through the full range of motion; a part of fitness that requires long muscles.

Back

Flexibility

Front

The ability to contract the muscles many times without tiring or to hold on contraction for a long time.

Back

Muscle Endurance

Front

The makeup of the body's tissues, including muscle, bone, body fat, and all other body tissues.

Back

Body Composition

Front

Physical activity that is done to help increase your physical fitness.

Back

Exercise