Health

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1. Define the following terms.
• Specificity- the body adapts to the particular type and amount of stress placed it.
• Reversibility- fitness improvements are list when demands on the body are lowered.
• Progressive overload- fitness improves as the body adapts to appropriate amounts of progressively increasing physical demands. The amount of exercise needed is determined by the frequency, intensity, and duration of training.
• Cardio respiratory endurance- the ability to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity.
• Flexibility- the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.
• Body composition- the proportion of fat free mass and fat in the body.

2. List the benefits of Cardio respiratory endurance exercise.
• Improved cardiorespiratory functioning
• Improved cellular metabolism
• Better control of body fat
• Improved immune function
• Improved psychological and emotional well being
• Reduced risk of chronic diseases: cardiovascular disease, cancer (some types), diabetes, osteoporosis

3. Describe the major warning signs of cancer.
• Change in bowel or bladder habits
• A sore that does not heal
• Unusual bleeding or discharge
• Thickening or lump in the breasts or elsewhere
• Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
• Obvious change in a wart or mole
• Nagging cough or hoarseness

4. List the benefits of flexibility and stretching exercises.
• Maintenance of joint health throughout the life span
• Prevention of low back pain
• Injury prevention
• Reduction of post exercise muscle soreness
• Relief of aches and pains
• Improved body position and strength for sports
• Maintenance of good posture
• Relaxation

5. Name 3 benefits of muscular strength and endurance.

• Improved performance of physical activities
• Injury prevention
• Improved body composition
• Enhanced s...