Fitness Flashcards
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles, so that the whole body can be exercised for a long time.
Strength
the amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can apply against a resistance.
Muscular Endurance
the ability to use muscles over a long time, without getting tired.
Flexibility
the amount of movement possible at a joint.
Body Composition
the percentage of body weight made up by fat, muscle and bone.
Speed
the rate at which someone is able to move, or to cover a distance in a given amount of time.
Agility
the ability to change body position or direction quickly and with control.
Balance
the ability to keep the body’s centre of mass over a base of support.
Coordination
Coordination is the ability to use two or more parts of the body together, efficiently and accurately
Reaction time
Reaction time is the time taken to move in response to a stimulus
Power
Power is a combination of speed and strength.
Specificity
Specificity is matching the training to the sports
Individual need
Individual need is matching training to the individual.
Progression
Progression is gradually increasing the level of training
Overload
Overload is the only way to get fitter is to work your body harder than it normally would.
Reversibility
Reversibility is any improvement or body adaption caused by training will gradually reverse and be lost when you stop training.