Components of Fitness
Cardio-Respiratory Efficiency - the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to
tissues, and removal of waste byproducts.
Muscular
Strength - the ability of a muscle or groups of muscles to exert force
against resistance.
Muscular
Endurance - the ability of a muscle, or a group of muscles, to sustain
repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object.
Flexibility
- the ability to move joints and use muscles through their full range of motion.
Body Composition
- the makeup of the body in terms of lean mass (muscle, bone, vital tissue and
organs) and fat mass.
Balance -
the ability to maintain bodily equilibrium.Postural Alignment -
establishing and maintaining neutral alignment of the spine and extremities,
through core control and muscle balance.
Types Of Exercise
Aerobic
(Cardio-respiratory/Cardiovascular)
Any non-stop, sustained activity
using large muscle groups (especially legs) is considered aerobic exercise.
Resistance (weight/strength training)
Using muscle to exert force against resistance will increase muscle size,
endurance and the body's energy (calorie) expenditure.
Flexibility (stretching/myofascial release)
Stretching and
releasing tight muscles can help prevent injuries and assist in achieving proper
muscle activation.
Core Control
(torso strength)
Core strength is essential to
maintain postural alignment, proper muscle activation and to optimize the
benefits and safety of any exercise.
Balance
Muscular balance and core control are necessary to train
the body to right itself when the body's center of gravity is challenged.
Key Benefits of Exercise and Working with a Certified Personal
Trainer
A personalized exercise regimen
- customized to meet the clients goals, fitness level
and medical circumstances.
Health Maintenance - significant benefits from exercise can be
gained in the areas of coronary heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, obesity and
stress management.
Minimizing the Risk of Injury - personal trainers show clients how
to get the most out of exercise without putting their joints and other body parts at risk.
Motivation - trainers encourage clients to adapt healthier
lifestyles through knowledge and understanding of individual needs.
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