Components Of Fitness Flashcards
(17 cards)
Strength
Amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Flexibility
Range of motion of your joints
Cardiovascular Endurance
Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time
Muscular Endurance
Ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
Body Composition
Percentage of body that is muscle,fat or bone.
Agility
Ability to control the movement of the whole and change position quickly
Speed
Rate of which an individual can cover a movement of range of distance
Reaction time
Time between the presentation and the onset of movement
Balance
Keep the body stable, while at rest of in motion.
Power
Ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
Coordination
Ability to use two or more body parts together
Weight
Involves lifting weight to increase the strength of muscles, using
repetitions and sets.
Continous
Aerobic exercising at a moderate to high level, with no rest.
Plyometric
Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals
of time.
Fartlek
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed
are constantly changing.
Interval
Involves alternating stages of high and low intensity activity.
Circuit
Is a series of exercises, completed for a certain amount of time,
one after another.
