Author Topic: 7 Tips for Fitness Women (Read 56497 times)

susan852 · « **Reply #15 on:** »

What is Fitness? What Does Being Physically Fit Mean?
What is fitness and what does it mean to be physically "fit?" Physical fitness is defined as "a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity" (USDHHS, 1996).

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susan852 · « **Reply #16 on:** »

n other words, it is more than being able to run a long distance or lift a lot of weight at the gym. Being fit is not defined only by what kind of activity you do, how long you do it, or at what level of intensity.

While these are important measures of fitness, they only address single areas. Overall fitness is made up of five main components:
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Body composition
Flexibility

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susan852 · « **Reply #17 on:** »

What is "cardiorespiratory endurance (cardiorespiratory fitness)?"

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Corbin & Lindsey, 1994). To improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, try activities that keep your heart rate elevated at a safe level for a sustained length of time such as walking, swimming, or bicycling. The activity you choose does not have to be strenuous to improve your cardiorespiratory endurance. Start slowly with an activity you enjoy, and gradually work up to a more intense pace.

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susan852 · « **Reply #18 on:** »

What is "muscular strength?"

Muscular strength is the ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). The key to making your muscles stronger is working them against resistance, whether that be from weights or gravity. If you want to gain muscle strength, try exercises such as lifting weights or rapidly taking the stairs. What is "muscular endurance?" Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to continue to perform without fatigue (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). To improve your muscle endurance, try cardiorespiratory activities such as walking, jogging, bicycling, or dancing.

susan852 · « **Reply #19 on:** »

What is "muscular strength?"

Muscular strength is the ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). The key to making your muscles stronger is working them against resistance, whether that be from weights or gravity. If you want to gain muscle strength, try exercises such as lifting weights or rapidly taking the stairs. What is "muscular endurance?" Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to continue to perform without fatigue (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). To improve your muscle endurance, try cardiorespiratory activities such as walking, jogging, bicycling, or dancing.

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susan852 · « **Reply #20 on:** »

What is "muscular endurance?"

Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to continue to perform without fatigue (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). To improve your muscle endurance, try cardiorespiratory activities such as walking, jogging, bicycling, or dancing.

susan852 · « **Reply #21 on:** »

What is "body composition?"

Body composition refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital parts of the body (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Corbin and Lindsey, 1994). A person's total body weight (what you see on the bathroom scale) may not change over time. But the bathroom scale does not assess how much of that body weight is fat and how much is lean mass (muscle, bone, tendons, and ligaments). Body composition is important to consider for health and managing your weight!

susan852 · « **Reply #22 on:** »

What is "flexibility?"

Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). Good flexibility in the joints can help prevent injuries through all stages of life. If you want to improve your flexibility, try activities that lengthen the muscles such as swimming or a basic stretching program.

Aldien · « **Reply #23 on:** »

Hi Christian,
Effective tips to increase women fitness and like to add, women must keep workout and diet journal to measure their progress and avoid stimulants. Workout daily and follow nutritive diet meal plan.

tomwilliamau · « **Reply #24 on:** »

thanks for sharing this great post

zenaryshort21 · « **Reply #25 on:** »

Interesting topic! That tips are useful to have a healthy lifestyle. Besides, according to my research that medical science, in which we all have invested as a country and as taxpayers, is seeing the fruit of its labors as the cancer death rate continues to decline in the United States. Others, however, dispute the results of a brand new report.

sunny25 · « **Reply #26 on:** »

Thats the great tips thanks fo share with us

gammeltoff · « **Reply #27 on:** »

one has to look for more traditional and regional located food then tin food or called global food.

Estilojohn · « **Reply #28 on:** »

Informative sharing

acnepro · « **Reply #29 on:** »

I think pranayam is the best method to stay healthy and fit as it builds up your immune system making your body fight against diseases better.

Cokoye · « **Reply #29 on:** »

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