Lifetime Wellness and Fitness Pursuits 10 components of fitness

What is cardiovascular endurance?

• Ability of the lungs to filter oxygen from the air

• Ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the body's muscles during physical activity

• Ability of the muscles to store oxygen for later use

• Ability of the heart to pump blood to the brain

Why is it important to have good cardiovascular endurance?

• It is important to have good muscular strength instead of cardiovascular endurance

• Good cardiovascular endurance is important for overall health and fitness.

• Good cardiovascular endurance is not important at all

• Cardiovascular endurance has no impact on overall health and fitness

Name two exercises that can help improve muscular strength.

• Yoga and Pilates

• Running and swimming

• Push-ups and squats

• Jumping jacks and lunges

What does flexibility mean in terms of fitness?

• Ability to lift heavy weights

• Ability to run long distances

• Ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion

• Ability to do push-ups

How can you improve your flexibility?

• Eating a lot of junk food

• Sitting still for long periods of time

• Avoiding any physical activity

• Regular stretching exercises and activities such as yoga or Pilates

What is agility and why is it important in fitness?

• Agility is the ability to stand still without moving. It is important in fitness because it helps improve endurance.

• Agility is the ability to lift heavy weights. It is important in fitness because it helps build muscle mass.

• Agility is the ability to jump high. It is important in fitness because it helps improve flexibility.

• Agility is the ability to move quickly and change direction easily. It is important in fitness because it helps improve coordination, balance, and reaction time.

Name two activities that require good stamina.

• Reading, writing

• Sleeping, watching TV

• Running, swimming

• Cooking, painting

How can you increase your stamina?

• Engage in regular aerobic exercise, strength training, and proper nutrition.

• Avoid drinking water

• Eat only junk food

• Sit on the couch all day

What are the benefits of having good agility?

• Improves balance, coordination, reaction time, reduces risk of injury, enhances physical performance

• Causes muscle stiffness and soreness

• Increases risk of injury

• Decreases physical performance

Why is it important to have good flexibility in physical activities?

• Physical health is not affected by flexibility

• Good flexibility has no impact on physical activities

• Flexibility can lead to decreased performance and increased risk of injury

• Good flexibility helps in improving performance, reducing the risk of injury, and enhancing overall physical health.