Exercise physiology is the science that describes, explains, and uses the bo
response and adaptation to exercise training to maximum human physical
potential.
Define exercise physiology
It includes the interaction of the heart, lungs, and muscles, and how they
respond to exercise.
Optimal fitness refers to the best functioning level of fitness a Marine can a
Define optimal fitness
At the optimal level, the body of the Marine functions as efficiently as it can
Which factor measures a Marine's Optimal fitness can be measured by accomplishing missions without undue
optimal fitness? fatigue.
The ability of a muscle to contract Muscular Endurance
repeatedly without fatiguing.
The ability of the heart and lungs to work Cardiopulmonary Endurance
efficiently over an extended period of
time and provide oxygen to the working
muscles.
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up Body Composition
of the body.
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The ability to move your joints Flexibility
comfortably through a full range of
motion.
The amount of force a muscle can Muscular Strength
produce.
Blood is pumped to the lungs by the Right; Left
(blank) side of the heart and pumped to
the body by the (blank) side of the heart.
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(1) The size of the heart increases making it able to pump more blood with
force.
(2) The amount of blood the heart pumps with each contraction increases. T
due to a combination of an increase in the heart size and a decrease in pul
that allows more blood to enter the heart between beats.
Identify six adaptations of the heart and
(3) There is a decrease in the resting and training heart rate.
blood vessels in response to exercise.
(4) The heart rate recovers to resting levels more rapidly after training has
stopped.
(5) More capillaries form to supply the working muscles with oxygen rich b
(6) Blood pressure decreases.
Cpl Jones participates in endurance Cpl Jones' body is effectively using a large amount of oxygen better than C
training 3 times per week while Cpl Jefferson.
Jefferson participates once a week. What
effect may this have on both Marines'
lungs.
The molecule that provides the energy adenosine tri-phosphate
for muscle contraction is?