Physical Fitness Chapter 12 Lesson 1 & 2

Physical Fitness The ability to carry out daily tasks easily & have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

Physical Activity Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy Add it to daily life by…. working out; cleaning your room; playing sports; take the stairs; walking, skating, or ride your bike to places

Benefits of Being In Shape Stronger heart & lungs Healthy blood cholesterol & strong blood vessels Builds strength, endurance, & flexibility Maintains muscle to fat mass = increased metabolism Stress relief, reduce depression, better Sleep

Risks of Being Inactive Sedentary lifestyle Variety of health problems Unhealthy weight gain & obesity Type 2 diabetes, Some cancers Asthma & breathing problems Osteoporosis & osteoarthritis Psychological problems Premature death CVD (heart attack, stroke)

5 Elements Of Fitness Cardio Respiratory Endurance (Balloon) *Ability of heart, lungs, & blood vessels to send fuel & oxygen to tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity *SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF FITNESS Muscular Strength *Amount of force that muscles can exert -Weight lifting, climbing stairs, pushing a large piece of furniture

5 Elements of Fitness Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition *Ability of muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without tiring -Track, Cross country skiing, wakeboarding, carrying boxes up & down stairs Flexibility *Ability to move body parts through their full range of motion Body Composition *Ratio of fat to lean body tissue (muscle)

Getting In Shape 2 categories of exercise: Aerobic: all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time Most important Walking, running, swimming, biking, aerobic exercise

Getting In Shape Anaerobic: intense, short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen Improves speed & muscular strength Sprinting, wt. lifting, gymnastics