Health-Related Fitness Components

Speed is a skill-related fitness component, not a health-related fitness component.

Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

Muscular strength is the ability of the muscles to exert force against resistance.

Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscles to repeatedly contract against resistance without fatiguing.

Flexibility is the ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion.

Body composition is the percentage of body weight that is made up of fat.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Regular physical activity has many benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved mental health, and stronger bones and muscles.

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Adults should do muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.

Adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

All of the above are healthy eating habits.

Adults should limit their intake of added sugar to 6 teaspoons per day.

All of the above are signs of dehydration.

Adults should drink 8 cups of water per day.