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Physical
Education Department |
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According to a recent article
by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, there
are four basic componenets of fitness:
Cardio-repsiriatory Endurance is the "ability to deliver
oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to remove wastes, over sustained periods
of time." It is recommended that a fitness program contain at least
three 20-minute sessions of aerobic activities per week. Such activities
might include fast walking, running, swimming, biking, jumping rope, rowing,
and cross country skiing.
Muscular strength is the "ability of a muscle to exert force
for a brief period of time." It is recommended that a fitness program
include two 20- minute sessions per week and might be best accomplished
by lifting weights.
Muscular endurance is the "ability of a muscle, or a group
of muscles, to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force
against a fixed object." Muscular endurance should be encompassed
in a fitness program at least three 30-minute sessions per week.
Various exercise, push-ups, and pull-ups would come under this category.
Flexibility
is the "ability to move joints and use muscles
through their full range of motion." It is recommended that a comprehensive
fitness program would include 10-12 minutes of daily stretching.
Books
that might interest you:
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American Heart Association Cookbook,
5th Edition
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American heart Association Brand
Name Fat and Cholesterol Counter Times Books
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Your Child's Fitness: Practical
Advise for Parents, by Susan Kalish
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