Five Elements of Fitness Flashcards
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What are the Five Elements of Fitness?

  • Flexibility (correct)
  • Body composition (correct)
  • Muscular strength (correct)
  • Cardiorespiratory endurance (correct)
  • Muscular endurance (correct)

    • What is cardiorespiratory endurance?

    The ability of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity.

    What is muscular strength?

    The amount of force a muscle can exert.

    What is muscular endurance?

    <p>The ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without tiring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flexibility?

    <p>The ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is body composition?

    <p>The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Five Elements of Fitness

    • Five Elements of Fitness include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

    Cardiorespiratory Endurance

    • Defined as the capability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues during sustained physical activity.
    • Essential for performing activities like running, swimming, and cycling effectively.

    Muscular Strength

    • Refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can generate in a single effort.
    • Important for activities that require lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy objects.

    Muscular Endurance

    • The ability of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over a period without fatigue.
    • Key for activities that involve prolonged effort, such as distance running or cycling.

    Flexibility

    • The capacity to move joints and muscles through their full range of motion.
    • Contributes to overall fitness and can prevent injuries.

    Body Composition

    • The proportion of fat to lean mass in the body.
    • Important for assessing health risks associated with obesity and overall physical condition.

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    Explore the core components of fitness with these flashcards focused on the Five Elements of Fitness. Learn about cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition to enhance your fitness knowledge. Ideal for students and fitness enthusiasts alike!

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