Health Related Fitness A measure of a person’s ability to perform physical activities.

Components of Health Related Fitness  1. Aerobic Fitness  2. Muscular Strength  3. Muscular Endurance  4. Flexibility  5. Body Composition

Aerobic Fitness  “The ability to engage in physical activity for long periods of time due to a strong heart and lungs and clear blood vessels. Examples: Running Cross Country Running the mile in class ANYTHING WHERE YOU MOVE CONSTANTLY AND KEEP YOUR HEART RATE UP FOR 20 MINUTES

Benefits of Aerobic Fitness  More efficient cardiovascular and respiratory systems  Decreased % of body fat  Increased feelings of well being, confidence and self esteem  Reduced risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer

Benefits of Aerobic Fitness (continued)  Weight control / weight loss  Increased energy and stamina  Decreased stress and tension  Improved Sleep

Muscular Strength  “The ability of a muscle to move high resistance for a short period of time. In other words: the greatest amount of force/power that a muscle can use against some form of resistance in a single effort. In other words: the greatest amount of force/power that a muscle can use against some form of resistance in a single effort. Example: Finding out your maximum bench press or squat FINDING OUT THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF WEIGHT YOU CAN MOVE

Muscular Endurance  “The ability of a muscle to move low resistance for a long period of time. In other words: the ability of a muscle to do continuous work over a long period of time Examples: Bench press with 12 repetitions, sit up test REPETITIONS OF STRENGTH EXERCISE

Benefits of Muscular Strength and Endurance  Increased muscular strength, endurance, and power  Increased metabolism (# of calories your body burns)  Reduced risk of injury  Increased bone density (strength of bones)  Increased lean muscle mass

Flexibility  “A joint’s ability to move through its full range of motion” EXAMPLE: Stretching at the beginning of class or practice

Benefits of Flexibility  Increased range of motion  Improved coordination  Reduced risk of injury  Improved posture and body alignment  Decreased muscle tension

Body Composition “The proportion of fat, muscle and bone of an individuals body” Improvement in Aerobic Fitness, Muscular Strength and Endurance will result in healthier body composition.