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THE BODY INACTION
Fitness Overview
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WHAT IS FITNESS?
Some definitions- The state or condition of being fit; suitability or
appropriateness.
- Good health or physical condition, especially asthe result of exercise and proper nutrition.
- being in shape
- Being fit means being able to cope with thedemands of the activity. Different activitiesmake different demands on the body.
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COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
PHYSICAL FITNESS
CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
STRENGTHMUSCLAR ENDURANCE
FLEXIBILITY
POWER SPEED
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CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
THE ABILITY OF THE HEART,RESPIRATORY (LUNGS), ANDCIRCULATORY SYSTEMS TO
SUPPLY OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTSTO THE WORKING MUSCLES OVERA LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
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STRENGTH
THE ABILITY OF AMUSCLE OR GROUP
OF MUSCLES TOEXERT A MAXIMALFORCE AGAINST A
RESISTANCE.
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MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
THE ABILITY OF A MUSCLE OR GROUPOF MUSCLES TO WORK FOR A LONGPERIOD OF TIME WITH MINIMAL FATIGUE
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FLEXIBILITY
THE ABILITY TO MOVE A BODY PARTTHROUGH A FULL RANGE OFMOTION ABOUT A JOINT, OR ASERIES OF JOINTS
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POWER
THE ABILITY TO TRANSFER ENERGYINTO FORCE QUICKLY IS POWER. IT
IS A COMBINATION OF STRENGTHAND SPEED
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SPEED
THE ABILITY TO
PERFORM AMOVEMENT IN ASHORT PERIODOF TIME. IT IS
HOW QUICKLYTHE MUSCLESCAN MOVE THEJOINTS.
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Q.WHAT IS ENDURANCE?
A. Having endurance enables you torepeatedly perform a skill, or take part in
an activity for a long time.
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THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF ENDURANCE:
1. Cardio-respiratory endurance - required inwhole body activities, which increase thedemands on the heart and lungs. E.g,
marathon running, football and hockey.
2.Muscular endurance - where a muscle or
group of muscles are required to workcontinuously. E.g, leg muscles in cycling.
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CARDIO-RESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
Cardio = Heart Respiratory = Lungs
Cardio-respiratory endurance
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A HIGH LEVEL OF CARDIO-RESPIRATORY
ENDURANCE (CRE) ALLOWS:
You to work for a longer period of time beforebecoming tired.
You to maintain a high work level with less effort. A quicker recovery after taking part in activity.
Longer levels of concentration = fewer mistakes
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Q. HOW DO YOU IMPROVE MUSCULAR
ENDURANCE?
A. You can use circuit training
Circuits can be based on:
Time - increasing the time spent at each
station, or decreasing the rest time.
Or
Number - Using a programme based on the
maximum number of repetitions you canperform at each station
N.BRemember to re-test and increase your workload
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HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO TRY:
Q. Which two statements from below aboutmuscular endurance are correct?
A)Footballers need muscular endurance to
help them shoot.B)Rowers need muscular endurance in their
arms.
C)Muscular endurance in the legs will allow acyclist to work longer.
ANSWER: B and C
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Q. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS
ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ARE TRUE?
A)The size of the heart increases.
B)The lungs become smaller.
C)The lungs become more efficient and cantake in more oxygen.
D)Your maximum heart rate increases.
ANSWER: A and C