1. Physical fitness and you

2. Fitness for life Fitness – is the ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming overly tired »The more fit you are the more energy you have to meet unexpected demands Exercise – physical activity that develops fitness The more you exercise the more fit you become

3. What fitness does for you The benefits of fitness are more than just physical well being The benefits are: Your health triangle –Physical –Social –Mental emotional

4. Benefits of Physical health Higher energy level Improved strength and endurance Greater freedom of movement Better sleep Better weight control

5. Benefits of social health Additional chances to meet new people Ability to work more efficiently Greater ability to interact and cooperate with others Opportunity to use talents to help others

6. Benefits of Mental/Emotional health Enhanced self-esteem Sharpened mental alertness Reduced stress More relaxed attitude

7. The Elements of Fitness Strength Endurance Flexibility

8. Strength- Exercises Curl-ups Push ups Step ups

9. Endurance The best way to build endurance is through aerobic exercise. Best to perform aerobic exercise for 20 minutes at least 3 times a week

10. Endurance exercises Walking/Jogging Jumping rope Swimming

11. Flexibility Stretch to a point where you feel a gentle pull. Do not force your muscles to stretch too far. Hold there for a count of 15-20 seconds Do not bounce and jerk to try to get more of a stretch Stretch both sides of your body equally