- Aerobic Fitness (Cardiovascular Fitness)-It is the ability of the body to perform exercise over an extended period of time in the presence of oxygen e.g. cycling, marathon running.
- Anaerobic Activity-Anaerobic activity is a term used to define activities undertaken in the absence of oxygen e.g. weight lifting and sprinting. Such activities cannot be undertaken for long periods of time.
- Cardio respiratory endurance – It is the ability to perform prolonged large-muscle dynamic exercises at moderate-to-high levels of intensity. It is the central component of fitness that trains the heart and makes it healthier and more efficient.
- Muscular strength – It is the amount of force that a muscle can exert with a single maximum effort. Adequate muscular strength is important for body alignment and also for the performance of daily tasks. An increase in muscular strength means increased fat-free mass and therefore a higher rate of metabolism. Maintaining strength and muscle mass is also vital for healthy aging.
- Muscular endurance – It is the ability to sustain a given level of muscle tension. It is important for good posture, injury prevention, and for the performance of various physical tasks.
- Flexibility – It is defined as the ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion. Poor flexibility, which can be improved by exercises, leads to stiffness, misalignment, and pain.
- Body composition – It is defined as the proportion of fat-free mass (muscle, bone, and water) to fat in a body. Healthy composition is a high proportion of fat-free mass and a low proportion of fat. Weight training is the best way to add muscle mass.
In tomorrow's post I'll explain how these terms relate to the gym and your workouts as far as gaining muscle, losing fat (not weight) and keeping your heart healthy.
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