Transcript PHYSICAL FITNESS - University of Florida NROTC

PHYSICAL FITNESS
3 ASPECTS:
-Aerobic
exercise
-Flexibility
-Strength Training
A successful aerobic exercise program
involves frequent physical activity that is
rhythmic, repetitive, challenges the
circulatory system, and uses large
muscles. The exercise program must
significantly increase the blood flow to
the muscles for an extended period of
time, promoting cardiovascular fitness.
Such exercises are called isotonic,
dynamic, or aerobic. If you want to have
a healthy heart, you need to perform
aerobic exercise.
Flexibility is an important
component of a well-rounded
fitness program. Most individuals
tend to become tight and stiff
with age. It is important to
maintain normal flexibility for
several reasons. Good flexibility
reduces the probability that you
will suffer from back pain and
other postural types of pain
syndromes. Normal flexibility
also allows you to attain normal
movement patterns in all
activities and requires you to
expend less energy as you go
through your daily activities.
Many people don't realize the
numerous benefits of a sound
strength training program:
increases in muscle size (if
desired) and tone; increased
muscle, tendon, bone, and
ligament strength; increased
physical performance and
appearance; improved
metabolic efficiency; and
decreased risk of injury.