5 Components of Fitness

Which of the following are one of the five components of fitness?

• Muscular Endurance
• Body Composition
• Weight Training
• Both A & B
• All of the Above

Which is true of Muscular Strength recommendations?

• 3-4 times a week, 5-8 repetitions
• 2-3 times a week, 5-8 repetitions
• 3-4 times a week, 12-20 repetitions
• 2-3 times a week, 12-20 repetitions
• None of the above

Which component of fitness refers to a muscle's ability to endure continuous resistance?

• Body Composition
• Muscular Strength
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscular Endurance

For muscular strength, you should use ______ weights and _____ reps.

• Heavier, higher
• Heavier, fewer
• Light, higher
• Light, fewer

Flexibility refers to the range of motion in a particular muscle group.

• True
• False

Body composition is important because...

• Body composition is not imporant, just a number.
• High levels of fat in the body are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes.
• Body composition acts like a rubber band allowing muscles to stretch
• Only B & C

Acquiring a body composition test on yourself is very cheap and easy.

• True
• False

Which of the 5 components of fitness is the most important

• Muscular Endurance/Muscular Strength
• Flexibility
• Body Compostion
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• They're all important to a good workout plan

The body's ability to deliver oxygen to its tissues and organs refers to which of the 5 components?

• Flexibility
• Muscular Strength
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscular Endurance
• None of the Above

You should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercises or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercises to fulfill the American College of Sports Medicine and CDC's recommendations for cardiovascular endurance.

• True
• False