1. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Strengthening the most important muscle in your body- the HEART also lungs and vascular system

2. Aerobic activity: exercise from low to high intensity that requires the use of Oxygen to meet the energy demands of the body. These are exercise preformed for extended periods of time( jogging, swimming, biking Anaerobic- without Oxygen intensity of the exercise exceeds the rate with which the cardiovascular system can supply muscles with Oxygen ( sprinting, strength training, Baseball)

3. Max Heart Rate – 220 – your age Target/Working HR 60%-80% of MHR Max VO2 = Volume of Oxygen The ability for the individual to take in oxygen and covert sugar to energy. The better the body can do this the longer the individual can sustain and/or maintain the intensity of the activity.

4. Good Cardio Plan Frequency= 3 – 5 days a week Intensity = 60% - 80% of max HR Time= 30min – 60min Type= any activity that follows the cardio guidelines

5. PULSE WHAT IS IT? The regular expansion and contraction of an artery, caused by the heart pumping blood through the body Where To Check? Carotid Artery: Neck Radial Artery : Wrist

6. Target Heart Rate Zones

7. Benefits of Cardiorespiratoy Fitness Improves Bone Calcium Improves High Density Cholesterol Decreases Tri-glycerides Decreases Blood Pressure Increase Glycogen Stores Avoid Senility ( Increase O2 delivery) Burns Calories Increase fat burning enzymes