1. Follow this easy acronym for exercising

2.  Frequency- HOW OFTEN enough to adapt vs. enough time to heal  Cardio= 3x/week  Resistance= 3-4x/week

3.  Intensity- HOW HARD High vs. Low Intervals Light vs. Heavy Weights

4.  Time- HOW LONG 30-60 min/day & 20 min in a single session  9-11 year olds: 2 sets 6-15 reps, 20-30 minutes  12-14 year olds: 3 sets of 6-15, 20-30 minutes

5.  Type- WHAT KIND Jogging Walking Stairs Sports

6. Aerobic Fitness Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition

7. Ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate to high intensity exercise for a prolonged period of time

8. How much you can lift vs. How long you lift

9. Ability to move a joint through its normal range of motion (ROM)

10. Amount of fat vs. muscle Factors depend on Growth Development Nutrition Metabolism

11. Agility Balance Power Speed Coordination Reaction Time

12. Ability to change and control direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid, motion

13. Ability to control or stabilize the body when a person is standing still or moving

14. Ability to use the senses together with the body parts during movement

15. Ability to move your body or parts of your body swiftly

16. Ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles. Combo of both speed and muscular strength.

17. Ability to reach or respond quickly to what you hear, see, or feel