10 Components of Fitness

Stefanie Hitchborn Fitness June 3, 2019 | 1

Endurance: The capacity of the cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Stamina: How well the body utilizes energy. It involves muscular endurance as well as the speed of recovery.
Strength: The capacity to withstand great force or pressure.
Flexibility: The range of motion around a joint.
Power: Doing more work, faster. Work = force x distance. Power = work/time.
Speed: The measurement of distance divided by time. Go fast!
Co-ordination: Engaging multiple muscle groups to work together for a purpose.
Agility: Quick and efficient bodily movement and reaction.
Balance: Control of the body in space. Balancing forces around the centre of mass.
Accuracy: Reaching a target. Achieving a measured result.