FITNESS AND YOU!!

Elements of Fitness

1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance- allow body to last during extended exerciseHeart, lungs and blood vessels send fuel

and Oxygen to tissuesrunners, swimmers= high level of

cardiorespiratory endurance

TESTING= Step Test*

Elements of Fitness

2. Muscular Strength- amount of force a muscle can exertLifting, jumping, pushing

TESTING= Broad Jump*

Elements of Fitness

3. Muscle Endurance- ability of muscle to perform physical tasks over a period of time without fatigueRepeated movement over time without

becoming tired

TESTING= Push Ups*

Elements of Fitness

4. Flexibility-the ability to move a body part through a full range of motionInjury prevention

○ Pulled muscles○ Lower back strains

Often neglected

Sit and Reach Test*

Elements of Fitness

5. Body Composition- the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons

Better indicator of healthy body than Body Mass Index (BMI)

Handheld body analyzer*

Improving your Fitness

There are many different activities that can be done to improve fitness

Most fall into two categoriesAnaerobic, Aerobic

Anaerobic Exercise

involves intense short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen…ex: 100-meter dash, lifting weights

Explanation

Aerobic Exercise

any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 min..ex: running, cycling, swimming

Explanation