Gym Exam Physical Fitness

Aerobic Fitness

The ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate to high exercise for prolonged period

Aerobic fitness benefits

strengthen the heart, decreases blood pressure, increases energy, reduces stress, helps weight control

how to test Aerobic fitness

Pacer, Mile Run

Muscular Strength

the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert a maximal force against a resistance one time through the full range of motion

Muscular endurance

the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert a sub maximal force repeatedly over a period of time

Benefits of resistance training

prevention of injuries, improved sports performance, everyday activities become easier, ability to participate in leisure activities without having sore or tired muscles

how to test strength and endurance

curl ups, push ups

Flexibility

ability of a joint through to move through its complete range of motion

Flexibility benefits

move and breathe easier, good posture

Flexibility tests

trunk lift, sit and reach

Body Composition

amount of lean body mass compared to amount of body fat

How to find heart rate

place index and middle fingers on cartoid artery and count over 6 seconds, add a zero

Overload

amount of load or resistance providing greater resistance and stress to increase fitness

Progression

way in which an individual should increase the load, gradual increase either in frequency, intensity, or a time or combination of all three components

FITT

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Frequency

how often a person performs the targeted health related physical activity

Intensity

How hard a person exercises during a physical activity period

how to gauge intensity

heart rate