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
MovementCompetency 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, pushup, and single legsquat
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
Passivewarm-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