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Humanfitness 101024164520 Phpapp02
Humanfitness 101024164520 Phpapp02
Human Fitness
Fitness and training principles
Fitness
The World Health Organisation defines fitness as:
The ability to carry out daily tasks (work and play) with
vigour and alertness, without undue fatigue and with
ample reserve energy, to enjoy leisure time pursuits and
to meet unforseen emergencies. (Williams, P (et al),
page 76, 1999)
• Cardiorespiratory endurance/aerobic
power
• Muscular strength
• Local muscular endurance
• Anaerobic power
• Flexibility
• Body composition
• Speed
• Muscular power
• Agility
• Coordination
• Balance
• Reaction time
Energy
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Muscular Strength
Anaerobic Power
Body composition
Muscular Power
Coordination
Reaction Time
= Target Zone
T = 20-30 minutes with HR in target
zone
T = continuous aerobic activity with
HR in target zone to develop cardio
respiratory fitness.
Variety and Reversibility
Variety
Reversibility
Continuous Training
This type of training involves performing an activity for an
extended period of time, (usually longer than 20 minutes)
at a required intensity, without a rest period. It is sub
maximal and requires an intensity of 65 – 85% of HR
max. This is called the Target Training Zone.
Continuous training works the aerobic energy system and
examples include swimming, jogging, rowing, cross-
country skiing and cycling.
Sit-ups 60 30
Push-ups 50 25
Agility run 6 3
Basketball throw 20 10
Step-ups 50 25
Ladder climb 6 3
Shuttle run 10 5
Static/ Passive stretching – taking the joint to its full range of motion and
holding it for 20-30 seconds. This is the safest method and is most
effective in warm-down after exercise.
Active stretching – stretching as far as possible ten slowly contracting the
agonist while relaxing the antagonist.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) – involves fully
lengthening the muscle. A partner moves your muscle through the full
ROM until the first hint of discomfort, then provides resistance as your
muscle is contracted isometrically this is held for 6 seconds.
Ballistic stretching – involves moving through ROM using the momentum
created rather than muscle contractions (rhythmically bouncing to
gradually increase the range of motion). This is potentially dangerous and
only specifically conditioned athletes such as dancers and gymnasts
should use this type of stretching.
Training Programs
Training programs are designed to improve the
physiological capacity of an athlete that results in a
personal best performance. Undertaking an activity
analysis identifies the demands of the sport, and
training must be designed to develop physiological
capacity to meet these demands.