Components of Physical Health

Cardiorespiratory Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition

Cardiorespiratory Endurance The ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to

deliver enough fuel and oxygen to the body’s cells. Considered the most important component of health

related fitness because the functioning of the heart and lungs is so essential to overall good health

Low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness are linked with heart disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States

Muscular Strength The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single

maximum effort Strong muscles help

keep the skeleton in proper alignment preventing back and leg pain providing the support for good posture

Muscle tissue is an important element of overall body composition

Greater muscle mass (lean body mass) means a higher rate of metabolism and faster energy use.

Muscular Endurance

The ability to sustain a given level of muscle tension to hold a muscle contraction for a long period of time To contract a muscle over and over again

Muscular endurance is important for good posture and for injury prevention

Flexibility

The ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.

Inactivity causes the joints to become stiffer wit age

Stiffness often causes older people to assume unnatural body posture, and can lead to back pain

Body Composition The relative amounts of lean body tissue and fat in the body Lean body tissue

Muscle Bone Water

Health Body Composition High proportion of lean body tissue and an acceptably low level of body fat (adjusted for age and

gender) Excessive Body Fat

More likely to experience a variety of health problems Heart Disease High blood pressure Stroke Joint Problems Diabetes Gallbladder disease Cancer Back Pain

Best Practices for Healthy Living

Best Way to Loose FatSensible Diet and Exercise

Best Way to Add Lean Body TissueStrength Training Exercises