Fitness For Life
Jamesia Poindexter 1B
Cardiovascular Enduranace
Cardiovascular Endurance is the ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory
systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity To improve your
cardiovascular endurance, try activities that keep your heart rate elevated at a safe
level for a sustained length of time.
Flexibility
Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint. Good flexibility in the joints can
help prevent injuries through all stages of life.
Body Composition
Body composition refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone, and other
vital parts of the body.
Muscular strength
Muscular strength is the ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity.
The key to making your muscles stronger is working them against resistance,
whether that be from weights or gravity.
Muscular Endurance
Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to continue to perform without
fatigue.
Agility
Agility is the ability to change and control the direction and position
of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion.
Balance
Balance is the ability to control or stabilize the body when a person
is standing still or moving.
Coordination
Coordination is the ability to use the senses together with body parts
during movement.
Power
Power is the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the
maximum force of the muscles. Power is a combination of both speed
and muscular strength.
Reaction Time
Reaction Time is the ability to reach or respond quickly to what
you hear, see, or feel.
Speed
Speed is the ability to move your body or parts of your body swiftly.
Many sports rely on speed to gain advantage over your opponents.