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Fitness Introduction

Being fit does not necessarily mean being able to run a marathon, bench press 150 pounds, or sprint the 100m in 10 seconds or less. Fitness is a broad term that has different meanings to different...

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1. The Importance of a Warm-Up & Cool-Down

WARM UP Before participating in any form of physical activity it is essential you prepare your body. A warm-up routine is important for many reasons including: Increasing heart rate to prepare the body...

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2. The FITT Principle

Regardless of whether you’re training for a marathon, getting ready for intramural sports, or trying to lose weight, understanding the FITT principle will make your workouts more effective. The FITT...

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3. Health-Related Components of Fitness

The five health-related components of fitness are important to perform at optimum levels during exercise or to be able to function efficiently on a daily basis. Health-Related Components of Fitness...

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4. Skill-Related Components of Fitness

The skill-related components of fitness should be considered when you are training for a more specific-related event or goal. Skill Related Components of Fitness Assessments Agility  The ability of the...

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Glossary of Terms

Achievable -Ensure your goal realistic and possible to achieve. Agility: the ability of the body to move or change direction quickly. Aerobic Exercise: is a type of moderate intensity physical activity...

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5. The Importance of Goal Setting

The Importance of Goal Setting Goal setting can provide an individual with focus, increase their motivation, and overall be an effective way to ensure success. Goals may be set regarding the future,...

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6. SMART Goals

Setting goals which are realistic, clear and attainable is a difficult task. Therefore, it is important each goal follows the “SMART” approach. Specifically, a goal should be: Specific Measurable...

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7. Foreseeable Barriers

A barrier is an obstacle which may hinder you from achieving your goals. Unfortunately, at one point in time we may experience a specific barrier to achieving our goals or even just being physically...

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