Health Related Fitness

endorphins

• brain chemicals released during exercise that improve mood and reduce stress levels

• hormones that regulate sleep patterns

• proteins that aid in muscle recovery

• vitamins that boost immune function

body composition

• refers to the amount of muscle and fat in your body

• is the measure of your height and weight

• indicates your overall health status

• is the ratio of carbohydrates to proteins in your diet

activities that build heart and lung or cardiovascular strength

• running

• cooking

• watching TV

• reading

examples of aerobic activities

• dancing or bicycling

• weightlifting

• sprinting

• yoga

muscle strength

• allows you to lift objects and push against resistance (how much weight you can lift one time)

• is the ability to run long distances without tiring

• refers to the flexibility of muscles and joints

• is the capacity to perform aerobic exercises for extended periods

muscle endurance

• The ability to lift heavy weights for a short duration

• The capacity to perform repeated movements over time without fatigue

• The strength to perform a single maximum effort

• The flexibility of muscles during physical activity

anaerobic

• when stored energy powers the body without the use of oxygen

• when the body requires oxygen for energy production

• the process of breathing in and out

• the breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen

activities that increase flexibility

• yoga and other stretching exercises

• weightlifting

• running

• cycling

measurement that helps people evaluate their body composition

• BMI

• Body Fat Percentage

• Waist-to-Hip Ratio

• Body Surface Area

flexibility

• allows you to fully and easily move your muscles and joints

• restricts movement in the joints

• increases muscle strength and endurance

• improves balance and coordination