Fitness Components
Zachary Hooper, 4A FFL Warren
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise.
Cardiovascular Endurance allows this man to continue running after an extended period of time.
Muscular Strength
The amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of a muscle.
Muscular strength allows this fireman to carry the 28' ground ladder by himself.
Muscular Endurance
The ability of a muscle group to continue muscle movement over a length of time.
Muscular Endurance allows firefighters to conduct strenuous operations, such as ventilation, over extended periods of time.
Flexibility
The range of movement possible at various joints.
Body Composition
The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscle, bone, water, et cetera).
Speed
The ability to move quickly from one point to another in a straight line.
Speed allows this cyclist to move fast.
Agility
The ability of the body to change direction quickly.
Agility helps these people to zig-zag between these obstacles.
Balance
The ability to maintain an upright posture while still or moving.
Coordination
Integration with hand and/or foot movements with the input of the senses.
Good coordination allows these football players to complete this obstacle without difficulty.
Reaction Time
The time it takes to react and move once you realize the need to move.
Runners such as these need a good reaction time to react to the signal to begin the race.