5 Physical Fitness Components

Physical fitness is composed of 5 known components. Physical fitness evaluation done in schools, fitness centers and other health clubs are strongly based on these components. These are:
scular endurance because of the similarity of their nature.  Other examples of muscular endurance tests can be performed using the elliptical and step machines.

5. Body composition

Body fat index or the amount of fat present in the body can be compared to the amount of the lean muscles, bones and organs in the body. The resulting ratio is called the body composition ratio. Since it is difficult to measure the weight of each of the elements that compose the human body, this ratio is measured through underwater weighing. Other equipments like the Skinfold reader and the bioelectrical impedance device are also used. This last component is often the least tested component because of the cost of the equipments needed to perform the tests.

Why are these tests important?

The five components given above determine the overall health condition of the body. Knowing where you stand in these five component tests will help you in determining the aspects of your physical condition. You might be able to use the results to assess if you need additional help to maintain your weight (like the HCG weight loss program). The possibilities are actually endless but you will not be able to take advantage of anything unless you know the actual condition of your body.

Always keep in mind that your body is your most precious asset. You can make a lot of things possible if you have a healthy body. Thus, activities that seek to improve your physical condition are always worth the time and the effort, no matter what age you are.

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The author is an athlete trainer duly certified by NATA and NCSF, two of the most widely-known physical fitness organization in the country. She does not agree that physical fitness should be aided by artificial drugs like what is done in a HCG diet program and the other programs like it. Get to know the author more by following the link given.