Health Related Fitness Fitness is such a broad term and a complex subject which can include health and skill related fitness. Health related fitness is often divided into several other components which form our overall health status: Cardiovascular Fitness (Aerobic Fitness) This is also sometimes known as stamina and is the ability of your body to continuously provide enough energy to sustain submaximal levels of exercise. To do this the circulatory and respiratory systems must work together efficiently to provide the working muscles with enough Oxygen to enable aerobic metabolism. This type of fitness has enormous benefits to our lifestyle as it allows us to be active throughout the day, for example walking to the shops, climbing stairs or running to catch a bus. It also allows us to get involved in sports and leisure pursuits. If we have good cardiovascular fitness then our health is also good as it helps with: Fat metabolism Improved delivery of Oxygen Faster removal of waste products Decreased levels of stress Strength Strength is vitally important, not only in sports but in day-to-day life. We need to be strong to perform certain tasks, such as lifting heavy bags or using our legs to stand up from a chair. Strength is defined as the ability of a muscle to exert a force to overcome a resistance. Strength is important for our health as it enables us to : Avoid injuries Maintain good posture Remain independent (in older age
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:56:28 +0000
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