Physical Fitness

1. Physical Fitness Lesson 1

2. Basics of Conditioning Personal Conditioning One person’s plan for physical activity Personal conditioning programs develop Physical Fitness

3. Physical Fitness simplified Allows a person to: ~ do daily tasks with energy ~ do better at work & play ~ feel better ~ resist disease

4. 5 Components of Physical Fitness 1. Cardio-respiratory Endurance 2. Muscular Strength 3. Muscular Endurance 4. Muscular Flexibility 5. Body Composition

5. Cardiorespiratory Endurance ~ Is the ability to do activities using large muscle groups for long periods of time ~ is developed by repeated movements that overload the heart and lungs

6. Basics of Conditioning MUSCULAR STRENGTH ~ is the maximum effort applied by a muscle or groups of muscles ~ can be developed by weight training or exercies

7. Muscular Endurance ~ is the ability to do the same movement over & over or to hold one position for a long time ~ can be developed by lifting light weights, repeating a movement or holding a position for a long time.

8. MUSCULAR FLEXIBILITY ~ is the ability to move a limb (arm, leg) through its entire range of motion ~ is developed by stretching slowly and holding at least 15 seconds

9. Basics of Conditioning BODY COMPOSITION ~ the percentage of fat and lean (muscle & bone) tissue ~ having to little or too much body fat can lead to health problems ~ aerobic activities burn fat ~ weight training builds muscle

10. BASICS OF CONDITIONING Physical Conditioning Helps Prevent ~ Heart Disease ~ Some Cancers ~ Obesity ~ Osteoporosis ~ Lower Back Pain

11. Physical Conditioning Helps You ~ Feel more energetic ~ Feel happier ~ Have more pride in your appearance ~ Feel good about yourself