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Muscular Endurance
is the ability to sustain a level of muscle tension.
Waist Circumference
a good indicator of visceral fat which is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes than fat found in other parts of the body.
Zipper Test
is a flexibility test intended to parallel the strength/endurance assessment of upper arm and shoulder girdle.
Sit and Reach
is a flexibility test for the lower extremities particularly the hamstring.
Fitness
pertains to the set of abilities that enables you to engage in physical activities.
Body composition
is the proportion of lean body mass.
Flexibility
is the ability to flex muscles and move joints freely.
Muscular Strength
is the force muscle produces in a single effort.
Cardio-respiratory Endurance
pertains to the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply the oxygen needed by the body.
Three-minute Step Test
measures cardiovascular endurance.
FITT
refers to a principle composed of a set of rules to get the maximum benefit from an exercise program
Frequency
refers to the amount/number of times per week.
intensity
refers to the amount of effort exerted in a workout.
time
is the simplest rule because it is just a measure of the amount of time you will spend exercising.
type
refers to the exercise to be done.
90 Degrees Push-up
is a test to measure the strength of the arms.
curl up
is a test to measure the strength of the abdominal muscles.
exercise
is an important key to fitness.
aerobic exercise
is a nonstop, repetitive, vigorous activity that increases breathing and heartbeat rates
anaerobic exercise
involves great bursts of energy in which the muscles work hard to produce energy.
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