The Components of Physical Fitness

Definition of physical fitness -- you have the energy and strength to participate in a variety of activities.

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

• You heart, blood vessels and lungs are able to distribute nutrients and oxygen and remove waste efficiently.
• Regular exercise improves cardiorespiratory endurance

Muscular Strength

• The ability of a muscle to produce force
• Amount of weight you can lift is a measure of this.

Muscular Endurance

• Ability of muscles to work for an extended time
• Requires walking, rowing, or raking leaves

Flexibility

•  Ability to move a joint through its entire range
• Stretching exercises can help with this

Body Composition

• The amount of fat tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue
• Too much or too little of body fat can lead to health problems.