4 Components of Fitness

1. The 4 Components of Physical Fitness By: Coach McCoy Start

2. What you will learn… This tutorial is designed to: Equip you with expert knowledge of each of the 4 Components of Fitness. Understand which exercises go along with which Component of Fitness. Menu

3. The 4 Components of Fitness Cardiorespiratory Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Self-Test

4. Cardiorespiratory Endurance Cardiovascular endurance can be defined as the component which helps to determine if the heart and lungs are working in coordination. It shows the ability of the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and to remove wastes. Next Menu

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6. A Max VO2 test in the laboratory setting is the best measure of cardiovascular fitness. Field tests include the 12 minute run, the mile run, the mile walk, the PACER run for children and various bicycle, step, and treadmill tests. Previous Menu Assessment

7. Muscular Strength Muscle strength can be defined as the capability of the muscles to lift weight. Weight training exercises done on every alternate day increases the muscle mass of the body. Next Menu

8. Exercises Push Ups Pull Ups Back Extensions Leg Extensions Bench Press Arm Curls Previous Next Menu

9. Assessment For true assessment it would be necessary to test each major muscle group of the body. Lab and field tests are similar and involve the assessment of one repetition maximum (the maximum amount of resistance you can overcome one time). Previous Menu

10. Muscular Endurance Muscular endurance is defined as the ability of the body to perform repeated exercises without getting tired. If a person can perform more number of repetitions of a particular strength training exercise, then it can be said that he/she has good muscular endurance. Next Menu

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12. Assessment Each major muscle group of the body is tested to check the endurance. They are based on the number of repetitions that can be performed by the specific muscle group being tested. Example: stationary bike or abdominal curls. Previous Menu

13. Flexibility Flexibility can be defined as the component which checks the ability of the joints in the body to move to their full range of motion. Next Menu

14. Exercises Previous Next Menu FLEXIBILITY

15. Assessment Flexibility requires range of motion without discomfort or pain and it is specific to each joint of the body. It is typically measured in the lab using measurement devices such as a goniometer, flexometer . In the field, tests such as the sit and reach and the zipper are performed. Previous Menu

16. Let’s See How Much You Learned Here you will put your knowledge to the test. Click BEGIN when you are ready to take the test. Each question has only ONE answer. Begin Menu GOOD LUCK !!!

17. Question 1 What is the best way to assess Cardiorespiratory Fitness? Push-Ups 12 Minute Run Sit-Ups Yoga

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20. Question 2 Which exercise would increase Muscular Strength? Mile Run 12 Minute Run Bike Riding Push-Ups

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23. Question 3 Muscular Endurance is defined as… the ability of the body to perform repeated exercises without getting tired. the ability of the body to perform one repetition using full exertion. running around in circles with your shirt on backwards.

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26. Question 4 Which is not a way to increase your Flexibility? Sit and Reach Push-Ups Yoga Pilates

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30. Congratulations you are an expert in the 4 essential components of fitness!!! Now go out there and GET FIT!!! Exit