Fitness good physical condition; being in shape or in condition.

Is physical activity part of your life?

Components of physical fitness: 1. Cardio respiratory endurance 2. Muscular strength 3. Muscular endurance 4. Flexibility 5. Body composition

Definition: Cardiorespiratory Endurance refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity. Cardiorespiratory endurance is an important part of overall physical fitness.

Cardiorespiratory Endurance Walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and aerobic exercises increase cardio respiratory endurance

Definition: Muscle Strength refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort.

Lifting weights is the most effective way to increase muscular strength.

Definition: Muscular Endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time.

Muscular endurance Exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and weight training improve muscular endurance.

Definition: Flexibility refers to the ability to move joints through their entire range of motion, from a flexed to an extended position.

Stretching Stretching is a good way to improve flexibility.

Definition: Body Composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies.

Body composition Aerobic exercise and activities will decrease body fat and increase muscle mass.

What can physical activity do for you? • Improve health • Improve fitness • Improve well-being • Maintain healthy weight

Health benefits • Reduces risk of obesity • Reduces risk of serious diseases • Helps control blood pressure • Improves cholesterol levels

Health benefits, continued • Helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints • Improves immunity • Boosts energy

Physical fitness benefits • Builds endurance • Increases strength • Enhances flexibility • Reduces injuries • Increases fitness levels

Well-being benefits • Enhances emotional wellbeing • Reduces stress, tension, anxiety, and depression • Improves quality of sleep • Increases mental acuity • Improves productivity • Improves self-esteem of life

Tips for getting started • Choose activities you enjoy • Recruit a partner • Set realistic goals • Listen to your body

The FITT Principle of Training F – Frequency : How often (3 days a week) I – Intensity: Amount of effort (Medium) T – Type: Type of exercise (Skating) T – Time: How long (20 minutes)