CHAPTER 3 – STUDY GUIDE NAME______________________
STARTING YOUR OWN FITNESS PROGRAM
Think of at least 2 activities that you could enjoy doing to get in shape.
The Basic Principles of an exercise program include:
What is the purpose of starting your workout with a WARM-UP?
What should the warm-up consist of? Warm-up should last about______ minutes.
What is the purpose of ending your workout with a COOL-DOWN?
The cool down should last ___________minutes.
WORKOUT
The workout you do should be specific to your fitness goals. Ideally your workout
should include some form of aerobic activity that conditions your cardio respiratory
system(heart and lungs) for a sustained amount of time using the continuous training
method. Workout should also include muscular strength/endurance and flexibility
activities for a well-rounded fitness program.
