1 Understanding Physical Fitness Chapter 17

2 What is Physical Fitness? Having the energy and ability to do everything you want and need to do in your daily life Physical activity – using your muscles to move your body Helps you develop fitness More physically active you are, more fit you are

3 Muscular Strength and Endurance Strength – power to work your muscles against resistance –You can life heavy objects without strain Endurance – ability to keep working your muscles without becoming overly tired –Carrying a book bag is a sign of muscular endurance

4 Flexibility Ability to move your muscles and joints through their full range of motion Require bending, reaching, stretching When you are flexible you can do more easily everyday activities

5 Coordination & Balance Allows you to hit a tennis ball and ride a bike Control muscles and stay upright

6 Body Composition Measure of the proportions of fat, muscle, bones, fluid that make up your weight Chances are more active you are, the greater amount of your body that’s made up of muscle

7 Cardiorespiratory Endurance How well your heart and lungs can keep up with your activity Aerobic activities increases your endurance Aerobic activities – activities that work your heart and lungs –Better your body uses oxygen, more active you are without being tired –See chart on page 232

8 Benefits of Physical fitness Chance to look and feel your best Lasts a lifetime

9 Looking Good Smart eating/active living can have a positive effect on how you look Manages your weight by burning calories Use energy reserves stored as body fat

10 Moving with Ease and Speed Muscles help you control your movements and posture Better balance and steadiness Strong muscles and joints allow you to move with agility and speed

11 Managing Stress Physical activity is a healthful way to cope with stress Gives you stamina to feel energetic Improves your mood Easier to concentrate Sleep more soundly Feel good about yourself

12 Staying Physically Healthy Physically fit body is often better able to fight disease and illness Reduce your chances of health problems as you get older Strengthen bones with weight bearing activities (walking, soccer, dancing) Get enough calcium

13 Having Fun Physical activity should be fun Try different ones until you find one you enjoy Great way to spend times with other family and friends

14 Getting and Staying Fit Everyone has his or her own fitness potential Your level of fitness depends on what you do and how often you do it Even if you are busy, build it into a daily routine

15 How Much Physical Activity? Each day, try 60 minutes or moderate intense physical activity Don’t need to be strenuous to have benefits Walk a dog, ride a bike, shoot baskets, dance Another option is to do 20 to 30 minutes of more intense 4 days a week (swimming, running, playing basketball)

16 Can You Be Too Active? There are limits Too much activity may cause injury Make you feel too tired May cause problems with reproductive cycle Increase activity level, do so gradually Get plenty of rest Plenty to eat Talk to your doctor to begin

17 Physical Fitness – For you Life Lifelong goal Being active when young gets you off to a healthy start When you enjoy it, you will do it regularly Becomes a habit (6 weeks) Activities you choose may change

18 Summary Physical fitness involves muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination and balance, body composition, and cardiorespiratory endurance

19 Physical fitness can help you look good, move with ease and speed, manage stress, stay physically healthy, and have fun

20 Your level of physical fitness depends on what you do and how often you do it. You can fit physically activity into your daily routine even if you are busy

21 Make physical fitness a lifetime goal