2.  Defined as good physical condition or being in shape of condition  People define physical fitness in different ways  Physical fitness is the ability of your body systems, including circulatory, muscular, and skeletal systems to work efficiently

3.  Physical activity is for EVERYONE  Physical activity improve longevity and quality of life

4.  Improves physical appearance - Examples: less body fat, defined muscles, better posture, etc.  Improves self confidence  Improves brain activity (LEARNING!)  Improves sleep

5.  Of the developed countries, the United States is the leading country in obesity rates  Super Size Me DVD  Question: Why do people choose not to exercise?

6.  A physical fit individual has different meanings for everyone  There are 5 of being a physically fit person which include… - Cardiovascular fitness - Muscular Strength - Muscular Endurance - Flexibility - Body Composistion

7.  Defined as the ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to deliver oxygen to the body so it can work for long periods of time  Improvement may help reduce risk of heart disease and other health problems  Achieved through endurance activities/exercises  Must raise heart rate to at least 124 beats per minute for 20 minutes, 3 times a week!

8.  Running  Swimming  Tennis  Cross Country Skiing

9.  Defined as the amount of force your muscles can produce over a short period of time  Benefits: Stronger muscles, better performance, fewer injuries & falls  Lift HEAVY weights, with FEW reps

10.  Shot-put throw  Jump Shot  Hitting a baseball  High jump

11.  Defined as the ability of your muscles to work for long periods of tiring  Need muscular endurance to just stand in place!  Benefits: working for long periods of time without tiring, fewer muscles injuries, better performance  Lift LIGHT with MANY reps

12.  Defined as the ability to use your joints through a wide range of motion  Often forgotten about when exercising  Benefits: Activities are easier to do, improves performance, decreases joint injuries

13.  Yoga  Dance  Wrestling

14.  Defined as the percentage of body weight that is fat; Too little or too much fat can cause health problems  BODY = fat, lean tissue (muscle and bone) and water  LEAN MUSCLE > FAT  A healthy BMI = 20-25

15.  Not enough fat for energy  Limited protection of organs  Hormones stop producing  Problems with insulation from cold

16.  Obesity  High blood pressure  Heart disease  Type 2 Diabetes