Pathfit

Cards (12)

  • Exercise is a subset of physical activity that involves planned, structured, repetitive movements of the body designed to improve or maintain physical fitness
  • Physical activity is any bodily movement carried out by skeletal muscles that requires energy
  • Physical fitness is a condition where an individual has the capability to do everyday tasks without undue fatigue
  • Movement Competency helps improve the ability to move free of dysfunction or pain
  • Movement Competency Screen (MCS):
  • The MCS movements are performed with a body weight load and include the Squat, Lunge and Twist, Bend and pull, push up, and single leg squat
  • Warm-up refers to preparatory exercises performed prior to engaging in more vigorous activity
  • Warm-up should be dynamic, actively warming up the body by moving in different directions at different speeds
  • Passive warm-up involves external means such as immersing in a hot tub, not for exercise and training
  • General warm-up involves exercises like brisk walk, light jog, or riding a stationary bike until breaking into a light sweat, with dynamic stretching
  • Specific warm-up involves exercises or movements that mimic those in the more intense activity to follow
  • Cooldown, also known as the recovery period, consists of exercises at a slower pace and reduced intensity