The Elements of Fitness
Fitness is an elusive concept, in other words it's the entangle, the thing that we can not see. But, according to the President's Council on Physical Fitness it is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without fatigue, and with enough energy to enjoy leisure time and to meet unforseen emergencies.
There is no clear cut point at which you are fit, but if fitness is your goal, exercise is the way to get there.
There are four elements of Physical Fitness: Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Flexiblity.
Cardiovascular Endurance-the most vital element, it is the sustained ability of the heart, blood vessels, and blood to carry oxygen to the cells, the ability of the cells to process oxygen, and the ability of the blood to carry away waste products.
Cardiovascular Endurance is built up through exercises that enhance the body's ability to deliver large amounts of oxygen to working muscles. Aerobic activities include running, brisk walking, swimming, cylcing, rowing, cross country skiing, jumping rope, playing basketball, aerobic dance, and praise dance.
Muscular Strength-is the force a muscle produces in one effort, a lift, or a jump. Exercises that will improve your overall muscular strength are push-ups and jumping jacks.
Muscular Endurance-is the ability to perform repeated muscular contractions in quick succession such as twenty five sit-ups in a minute.
Flexibility-is the ability of the joints to move through there full range of motion. Good flexibilty is to protect muscles against pulls, and tears. To get the full benefit of each stretch make sure you hold that stretch for at least 36 counts.
"Stay Fit Always"
Andrea George:-)
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