Physical Fitness Concepts

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to physical fitness, its components, benefits, and training principles.

Physical Fitness

The ability of the body’s systems to function efficiently and effectively.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement.

Muscular Strength

The maximum amount of force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert in a single effort.

Muscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to continue to perform without fatigue.

Flexibility

The range of motion available at a joint.

Balance Training

Exercises that improve stability and prevent falls, particularly important for older adults.

Overload Principle

The concept that in order to improve fitness, the body must be subjected to increased demands.

Principle of Progression

The idea that the overload placed on the body must be increased gradually as the body adapts.

Principle of Specificity

The concept that training should be specific to the type of fitness one aims to achieve.

FITT Principle

A guideline for exercise program design that stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of exercise.

Physical Activity

Any movement that is carried out by the skeletal muscles and requires energy.

Recovery Principle

The need for rest and recovery periods in a training program to allow the body to adapt and improve.

Muscle Strengthening

Activities that improve the strength and endurance of muscles.

Health Benefits of Exercise

Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being.

Metabolism

The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.

Body Composition

The proportion of fat and non-fat mass in the body.