components of fitness
POWER
Power is the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible, as in accelerating, jumping and throwing implements. While strength is the maximal force you can apply against a load, power is proportional to the speed at which you can apply this maximal force. Power is measured by doing speed x strength. Types of power training include plyometrics, explosive weight training, weight training and hill sprints. One of the advantages is there is an increase in use of your fast twitch muscle fibers, which improves your muscular development. Improving muscular development enables you to move through your day with greater power which may help to prevent injury and may decrease the fatigue levels as the day progresses.
aerobic endurance
Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, affordable, accessible, improved mood, strengthens immune system, helps with sleep and helps regulate blood sugar.
continuous training
The level of aerobic endurance is reflected by the length of time an aerobic exercise involving large muscle groups (e.g. running, cycling, and swimming) can be performed. It depends on the ability of the lungs and heart to take in and transport adequate amounts of oxygen to working muscles, and on the ability of the muscles to extract and use the oxygen efficiently
maximal strength
you can conduct weight training and find max strength in an isolated muscle. or you can complete compound movements such as deadlifts to find how much you can liftetc..
using low reps high weight. this imay be 1-3 reps and around 80-90% of 1RM
health benefits
makes everyday life tasks easier.
increases bone density
decreases muscle breakdown
Maximum strength is the maximum force a muscle can exert in a single contraction
strength endurance
training methods
interval training
plyometric training
flexibility training
weight training
fartlek training
Health benefits
improves bone strength and muscle mass
develop better body mechanics
helps with chronic disease management
helps keep the weight off for good
improves sleep
The quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power. the ability of a specific muscle or muscle group to exert a force in a single maximum contraction.
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