The 5 Components of Physical Fitness Explained

💪Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise.

🏋️‍♂️Body composition refers to the relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass.

🤸‍♂️Flexibility is the range of movement possible at various joints and helps prevent injuries and improve posture.

🏋️Muscular strength is the amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of a muscle.

🏃‍♂️Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle group to contract over an extended period of time.

Why is cardiovascular fitness important?

—Cardiovascular fitness improves our stamina, helps burn fat, and reduces stress levels.

How does body composition affect physical fitness?

—Maintaining a healthy weight and decreasing body fat reduces strain on joints and muscles.

Why is flexibility important?

—Flexibility improves movement, prevents injuries, and reduces lower back pain.

Why is muscular strength important?

—Muscular strength is needed for power, endurance, and to avoid injuries.

What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

—Muscular strength refers to the force produced by a contraction, while muscular endurance is the ability to sustain contractions over time.

00:00Introduction to the 5 components of physical fitness.

00:20Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise.

01:15Body composition refers to the relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass.

01:34Flexibility is the range of movement possible at various joints and helps prevent injuries and improve posture.

01:54Muscular strength is the amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction.

02:05Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle group to contract over an extended period of time.

02:52Explanation of the 6 skill-related components of physical fitness.

03:10Power is the ability to do strength work at an explosive pace, combining strength and speed.