Health-Related Fitness Components

Cardio-Respiratory Endurance (CRE) - fitness of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels; the ability to exercise the body over long periods of time. Here are some exercises to improve this area of fitness:

jogging, biking, brisk walking, swimming, jumping rope, skiing, skating or other enjoyable aerobic (with oxygen) activities

Muscular Strength (in elementary P.E. we concentrate on upper body strength) - the amount of force your muscles can produce; the maximal force you can exert when you contract your muscles. Here are some exercises to improve this area of fitness:

push-ups, chin-ups, climbing, pushing and pulling

Flexibility - the range of motion of a joint and muscle groups around the joint; the elasticity of muscles and connective tissues, which determines the range of motion of the joints. Here are some exercises to improve this area of fitness:

sit and reach, stretches, gymnastics, ballet, yoga

Muscular Endurance (in elementary P.E. we concentrate on the abdominal muscles) - the ability to use muscles for a long period of time without getting tired; the ability to contract your muscles repeatedly without excessive fatigue. Here are some exercises to improve this area of fitness:

curl-ups, sit-ups, crunches, V-seat hold, leg lifts, planks

Increase frequency, intensity, and/or time spent performing fitness exercises targeting these four health-related fitness components. Performing a variety of these exercises builds a fit, strong body!

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