1. Fitness good physical condition; being in shape or in condition.

2. Is physical activity
part of your life?

3. Components of physical
fitness:
1. Cardio respiratory endurance
2. Muscular strength
3. Muscular endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body composition

4. Definition: Cardiorespiratory Endurance refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity. Cardiorespiratory endurance is an important part of overall physical fitness.

5. Cardiorespiratory
Endurance
Walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and
aerobic exercises increase cardio
respiratory endurance

6. Definition: Muscle Strength refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort.

7. Lifting weights is the most effective way
to increase muscular strength.

8. Definition: Muscular Endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time.

9. Muscular
endurance
Exercises such as
push-ups, sit-ups,
pull-ups and
weight training
improve muscular
endurance.

10. Definition: Flexibility refers to the ability to move joints through their entire range of motion, from a flexed to an extended position.

11. Stretching
Stretching is a good way to improve
flexibility.

12. Definition: Body Composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies.

13. Body composition
Aerobic
exercise and
activities will
decrease body
fat and increase
muscle mass.

14. What can physical
activity do for you?
• Improve health
• Improve fitness
• Improve well-being
• Maintain healthy weight

15. Health benefits
• Reduces risk of obesity
• Reduces risk of serious diseases
• Helps control blood pressure
• Improves cholesterol levels

16. Health benefits,
continued
• Helps build healthy bones, muscles,
and joints
• Improves immunity
• Boosts energy

17. Physical fitness benefits
• Builds endurance
• Increases strength
• Enhances flexibility
• Reduces injuries
• Increases fitness levels

18. Well-being benefits
• Enhances
emotional wellbeing
• Reduces stress,
tension, anxiety,
and depression
• Improves quality
of sleep
• Increases
mental acuity
• Improves productivity
• Improves self-esteem
of life

19. Tips for getting started
• Choose activities you enjoy
• Recruit a partner
• Set realistic goals
• Listen to your body

20. The FITT Principle of Training
F – Frequency : How often (3 days a week)
I – Intensity: Amount of effort (Medium)
T – Type: Type of exercise (Skating)
T – Time: How long (20 minutes)