Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Weight training
Invloves lifting weight to increase the strength of muscles using repetitions and sets
Continuous training
Aerobic exercising at a moderate to high level with no rest
Plyometric training
Exercises where muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time
Fartlek training
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing
Interval training
Involves alteranating stages of high and low intensity activity
Circuit training
Is a series of exercises, completed for a certain amount of time one after the other
Agility
Ability to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly
Balance
Keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion
Body composition
Percentage of body that is muscle, fat or bone
Cardiovascular endurance
Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time
Coordination
Ability to use two or more body parts together
Flexibility
Range of motion in your joints
Power
Ability to undertake strength performances quickly
Speed
Rate of which and individual can cover a movement or range of distance
Reaction time
Time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement
