Fitness Flashcards
What verses support the Biblical value of Fitness?
1 Timothy 4:8 and 1 Corinthians 6:20
How does Fitness relate to the Christians?
- Glorifies God
- Fulfills God’s design
- Shows thankfulness
What is the definition of Physical Fitness?
ability to complete each day’s activities and respond well to strenuous activity
Why Fitness?
- Bodily Health: supports muscles and joints
- Physical Ability: enhances the ability to perform tasks
- Improve mental health
- Improve sleep
- Improve components of health-related Fitness
- Improve quantity and quality of life
What is the first Component of Health-related Fitness + definition?
Body Composition
- body’s makeup and the amount of fat on the body
What is the second Component of Health-related Fitness + definition?
Flexibility
- ability to perform movements in the full ROM
What is the third Component of Health-related Fitness + definition?
Muscular Strength
- ability to generate force/amount of weight you can lift
What is the fourth Component of Health-related Fitness + definition?
Muscular Endurance
- ability to perform against resistance
What is the fifth Component of Health-related Fitness + definition?
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- ability to perform aerobic activity for an extended period of time
What are the 4 factors affecting physical Fitness?
- type of exercise
- intensity of exercise
- duration of exercise
- frequency of exercise
(1) Type of Fitness
Principle of Specificity
“improvement is related to the type of training”
- exercise routine = fitness goals
- perform exercises relating to component
(2) Intensity of Exercise
Overload Principle
“Improves only when difficulty is higher”
- can progress at sub-maximal intensity, BUT the overload principle yields the best results
Fitness Tips
- Start slowly, increase gradually…
- Aim for a flow state
(3) Duration of Exercise
- long enough to activate the Overload Principle
- the higher the intensity, the shorter the duration
- prioritize longer durations
(4) Frequency of Exercise
Ideally…
- daily routine
- 3+ times per week
If you cannot do these things, that does NOT mean you should abandon your goals
Improvements can be made without high frequency
Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
- body weight control
- improves Cardiovascular health
- increases lifespan