Elements of Fitness  1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance- allow body to last during extended exercise Heart, lungs and blood vessels send fuel and Oxygen to tissues runners, swimmers= high level of cardiorespiratory endurance TESTING= Step Test*

Elements of Fitness  2. Muscular Strength- amount of force a muscle can exert Lifting, jumping, pushing TESTING= Broad Jump*

Elements of Fitness  3. Muscle Endurance- ability of muscle to perform physical tasks over a period of time without fatigue Repeated movement over time without becoming tired TESTING= Push Ups*

Elements of Fitness  4. Flexibility-the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion 4. Flexibility Injury prevention ○ Pulled muscles ○ Lower back strains Often neglected Sit and Reach Test*

Elements of Fitness  5. Body Composition- the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons 5. Body Composition- Better indicator of healthy body than Body Mass Index (BMI) Handheld body analyzer*

Improving your Fitness  There are many different activities that can be done to improve fitness  Most fall into two categories Anaerobic, Aerobic

Anaerobic Exercise involves intense short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen…ex: 100-meter dash, lifting weights Explanation

Aerobic Exercise any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 min..ex: running, cycling, swimming Explanation