Active Lifestyle for Optimal

Health
PHYSICAL FITNESS...what is it?
Is the body’s ability to
function effectively &
efficiently which enables
you to cope with your
daily routine, recreational
activity, & emergency
situations
 HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS
COMPONENTS
A physically fit person displays the following
qualities:
1.Aerobic Fitness
2.Muscular Strength
3.Muscular Endurance
4.Flexibility
5.Body Composition
 AEROBIC FITNESS
the ability of the muscles to utilize
fuel to be able to perform dynamic,
moderate to high intensity exercise for
prolonged periods

*Note:
Aerobic activity reduces the build-up
of fat deposits, which results to a
healthy cardiovascular system
 MUSCULAR STRENGTH
the ability of a muscle or muscle
group to exert a maximal force
against a resistance through the full
range of motion for a short period
of time.

*Note:
Any movement less than the full
ROM is counterproductive.
 MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
the ability of a muscle or muscle
group to exert a sub-maximal force
repeatedly over a period of time

*Note:
Gains occur only in the ROM
exercised for both muscular strength
& endurance
 FLEXIBILITY
the ability to move a joint
through a complete ROM.

*Note:
Flexibility exercises
improves balance,
mobility, & posture
 BODY COMPOSITION
The amount of body fat as
compared to the amount of lean
body mass (all tissues other than fat,
such as bone, muscle, organs, &
body fluids); percent body fat

*Note:
Healthy body composition (ratio of
fat to lean weight) & adequate
hydration are key factors for disease
prevention
 BMI
(Body Mass Index)
So, what makes can persist in a physical activity for
a physically fit relatively long periods without
person? undue stress

can repeat movements can do work or play

for a long period that involves exerting
without undue fatigue force

can move the body has relatively low, but

joints through a full not too low,
range of motion in percentage of body fat
work and in play
able to perform well in
skill-related activities