Flexibility
What is Flexibility?
ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
Define muscular strength.
the ability to generate force during maximal effort
Define muscular endurance.
the ability to resist fatigue while holding or repeating a muscular contraction.
What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity
Define body composition.
the body’s relative amount of fat and fat-free mass
Name 2 benefits of being flexible.
increased range of motion, prevention of injuries, improve performance, increase muscle blood flow, improve daily activities
Name two exercises that can help improve muscular strength.
bench press, squat, dead lift, bicep curls, rows, pull-ups
Give an example of a muscular endurance exercise.
Name two benefits of having good cardiorespiratory endurance.
improved heart and lung health, lower resting heart rate, relieve stress or anxiety, release endorphins, able to complete daily tasks better, improved oxygen absorption in body
Name one method used to assess body composition.
What are 2 ways to improve flexibility?
dynamic warm up, static stretching, mobility exercises, consistent movement
Why is muscular strength important to your health?
allows you to have strength to do daily activities, also helps one maintain proper form and posture when doing so.
How does muscular endurance differ from muscular strength?
muscular endurance is repeating without fatigue whereas strength is related to maximum force exerted.
How can cardiorespiratory endurance be improved?
walking, jogging, running, swimming, hiking, steps, cycling, basketball, soccer, etc.
What are two factors that influence body composition?
body fat, muscle mass, height, weight, age
Which type of stretching is best performed after a workout: static stretching or dynamic stretching?
Static Stretching
How can one build up their muscular strength?
use progressive overload principle, which means increase weight over time so body will adapt to meet the demand.
What is a factor that can affect muscular endurance?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of Exercise
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercises?
aerobic means with oxygen and anaerobic means without oxygen.
Explain the relationship between body composition and overall health.
body composition is a better measure of overall health as it takes into account multiple factors other than just weight.
How often should stretching exercises be performed to improve flexibility?
2-3 days per week
How does resistance training contribute to muscular strength?
by using resistance, muscles will adapt and grow stronger to be able to meet resistance.
Exercise Challenge!
Push-Ups
Most push-ups in one minute wins points for their team.
How does cardiorespiratory endurance impact daily activities?
allows one to complete daily activities with less effort and more energy. heart pumps oxygen through body better allowing improved performance.
How can individuals improve their body composition?
improve nutrition, reduce body fat, increase muscle mass