What Are the 11 Components of Fitness?

The components of fitness are divided into health-related and skill-related categories.

Health-Related Components

  1. Cardiovascular Endurance: Ability to sustain aerobic activity.
  2. Muscular Strength: Force muscles can exert.
  3. Muscular Endurance: Ability to sustain muscle activity over time.
  4. Flexibility: Range of motion around a joint.
  5. Body Composition: Ratio of fat to lean body mass.

Skill-Related Components

  1. Agility: Ability to change direction quickly.
  2. Balance: Ability to maintain stability.
  3. Coordination: Smoothly combining movements.
  4. Power: Generating force quickly.
  5. Reaction Time: Speed of response to stimuli.
  6. Speed: Performing movements quickly.

Understanding these components helps design balanced fitness programs.

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