1. Five Components of Fitness

2. Five Components of Fitness
Aerobic Capacity
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition

3. Aerobic Capacity Definition
Aerobic Fitness: The ability of the heart and lungs to take in and give adequate amounts of oxygen to the muscles for activities that are performed over long periods of time.

4. BENEFITS Exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body
The heart, lungs, organs and muscles work together more efficiently.
Lowers your risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and obesity!
Improves our bodies’ ability to use oxygen, providing us with more energy
Helps us to burn fat (calories expended)
Improves self-image
Release endorphins: natural high!!!
Can be addictive

5. The Five Leading Causes of Death
Sedentary Lifestyle
Obesity
Poor Nutrition
Stress
Alcohol and Tobacco Use (abuse)
Question: What do you notice that all of these risk factors have in common?

6. Aerobic Exercise
Exercise that raises the heart rate (no higher than 85% of maximum heart rate)
Exercise that is sustained (continuous) for a minimum of 20 minutes
Exercise that places a demand on the heart and lungs
Exercise that is performed a minimum of 3 days per week (F.I.T.T.E. principle)

7. F.I.T.T.E. PRINCIPLE
Frequency: how many times per week you should exercise? Answer: 3-5x per week.
Intensity: In what heart rate zone should you exercise? Answer: %
Time: How long should you exercise? Answer: minutes.
Type: What type of exercise should you do? Answer: any type that is continuous. Most common are jogging, swimming, cycling and dance.
Enjoyment: The activity should be enjoyable!! Have fun while you get in shape.

8. Types of Aerobic Activities
Jogging/Running
Brisk Walking
Bicycling
Cross-Country Skiing
Rollerblading
Soccer
Swimming
Rowing
Aerobics (dance, step, kickboxing)
Basketball