Fitness Components
The ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen during exercise.
Cardiovascular endurance
Name one activity that raises your heart rate and improves cardiovascular fitness.
Examples: walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, or dancing
What type of exercise uses resistance to make muscles work harder?
Strength/resistance training
What does stretching help improve?
Flexibility/range of motion
What should you do before starting a challenging workout?
Warm up and make sure the equipment/space is safe
The ability of muscles to exert force.
Muscular strength
During moderate exercise, you should generally be able to do this while still exercising.
Talk, although you may be breathing faster
Name one bodyweight exercise.
Examples: squats, push-ups, lunges, or planks
Should you bounce aggressively while holding a stretch?
No
What is one sign that you should stop exercising and seek help if needed?
Examples: chest pain, severe dizziness, fainting, or unusual severe shortness of breath
The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion.
Flexibility
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
heart
What should you do when lifting a weight that is too heavy to control safely?
Stop and reduce the weight
Name one activity that can improve mobility or flexibility.
Examples: stretching, yoga, or dynamic mobility exercises
Why is hydration important during exercise?
It helps replace fluids lost through sweat and supports normal body function
The percentage of your body made up of fat compared with lean tissue.
Body composition
True or false: Warming up can prepare your body for exercise.
true
True or false: Good technique is more important than lifting the heaviest possible weight.
true
What is a dynamic stretch?
A controlled movement through a range of motion
What should you do if exercise causes sharp or unusual pain?
Stop the activity and assess the situation; seek medical advice when appropriate
The ability to perform an activity for a long time without becoming overly tired.
Muscular endurance
Give one example of a low-impact cardiovascular activity.
Examples: walking, swimming, or cycling
Why should strength training include rest between hard sessions for the same muscles?
To allow recovery and adaptation
Why is flexibility useful in everyday movement?
It can help maintain comfortable range of motion and movement quality
Name three habits that support physical fitness.
Examples: regular activity, adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, hydration, and recovery