The Five Basic Components of Physical Fitness Explained

Most experts agree that there are five basic components of physical fitness which involve your heart, lungs, strength, endurance, and agility or flexibility.

Fitness: The definition of physical fitness might vary by individual but most experts agree that there are five basic components of physical fitness which involve your heart, lungs, strength, endurance, and agility or flexibility.

There are five basic components of physical fitness. These include cardiorespiratory or aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength,flexibility, and body composition.

Below we explain each of the five.

1. Cardiorespiratory or Aerobic Endurance

The ability to do moderately strenuous activity over a period of time.

It reflects how well your heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen to your body during exertion and exercise. Also called aerobic fitness.

2. Muscular Endurance

The ability to hold a particular position for a sustained period of time or repeat a movement many times.

This could be the capability required to hold a two-pound weight above your head for five minutes or the effort required to lift that weight 20 consecutive times.

3. Muscular Strength

The ability to exert maximum force, such as lifting the heaviest weight you can budge, one time.

It is possible to have muscular strength in one area, say your arms, while lacking strength in another area such as your legs.

4. Flexibility

The ability to move a joint through its full range of motion; the elasticity of the muscle. This is how limber or supple you are.

5. Body Composition

The proportion of fat in your body compared to your bone and muscle. It does not refer to your weight in pounds or your figure.

5 ways to be fit!

In short, physical fitness is endurance; physical fitness is flexibility, physical fitness is endurance; physical fitness is cardiovascular fitness; physical fitness is proper body fat ratios; physical fitness is muscular strength.

 

2 Comments
  1. Julie says

    These are good tips. And if you want to strengthen your body in its entirety then try short exercises that involve each pose and stretch each day if you can.

    1. CyberParent says

      Thanks for the additional tips Julie! Sounds like you’re referring to HIIT (High Intensity Intervals) which are short – and certainly effective – bursts of exercise. That along with stretching is a winning combo for sure!

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