Types of Fitness Components Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is cardiovascular endurance?
The ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen to your muscles during exercise.
How do you train cardiovascular endurance?
Aerobic exercises like running, swimming, and cycling. Do them for a longer time at a steady pace.
What is muscular strength?
The maximum force your muscles can produce.
How do you train muscular strength?
Lifting heavy weights with fewer reps (like 4–6 reps).
What is muscular endurance?
The ability of a muscle to repeat a movement over time without getting tired.
How do you train muscular endurance?
Lifting lighter weights for more reps (12–20 reps), or bodyweight exercises like push-ups.
What is flexibility?
How much a joint can move through its full range.
How do you train flexibility?
Stretching exercises like yoga or static stretching after workouts.
What is body composition?
The ratio of fat to muscle & bone, and water in your body.
How do you improve body composition?
A mix of healthy eating, cardio, and resistance training.
What is speed?
How fast you can move or cover a distance.
How do you train speed?
Sprint training, agility drills, and interval training.
What is agility?
How quickly and accurately you can change direction.
How do you train agility?
Ladder drills, cone drills, and dodging games.
What is power?
A combo of strength and speed—how fast you can apply force.
How do you train power?
Plyometrics (jump training), sprints, and explosive lifts like power cleans.
What is balance?
Your ability to stay stable whether still or moving.
How do you train balance?
Exercises like standing on one leg, using a balance board, or yoga.
What is coordination?
How well your body parts work together to perform a movement.
How do you train coordination?
Ball games, dance routines, or hand-eye drills like catching.
What is reaction time?
How fast you can respond to a stimulus.
How do you train reaction time?
Games and drills with fast responses, like catching a dropped ruler.
