The heart rate to aim for while performing aerobic exercise that leads to optimal cardiorespiratory fitness, varies by age

A measure of flexibility that tells how far a joint or body part can be moved

Standard which states that FITT factors should be increased over time to improve fitness

Standard which states that exercising a particular component leads to improvements in the fitness of only that component

A quality that is measured by how much energy the body uses per minute during physical activity

Broad term that describes structured exercise as well as other activities that use energy

A type of fitness that improves a person's performance in a particular sport

The body's ability to meet daily physical demands

Activity involving the use of oxygen to fuel processes in the body

Term that describes how efficiently the cardiovascular and respiratory systems deliver oxygen to the muscles during prolonged physical activity

Activity occurring in the absence of oxygen

Different types of fitness, such as strength and flexibility

Training in different activities to improve performance in a sport and reduce the risk of injury

Activities such as sitting or lying down that use very little energy

Chemicals found mainly in the brain that affect emotions and relieve pain

A term that describes a type of physical activity that is planned, structured, and purposeful

The ability to quickly change the body's momentum and direction

The ability to bend without injury or breakage

Standard which states that gradual increase of a physical demand on the body will improve fitness