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Let me introduce myself. I am Chris White. I am taking Jaime's place, producing this weekly column on fitness. I am also the new Marketing Manager and Personal Trainer at Island Fitness, the sponsor of this column.
In the gym business, the first few weeks after the new year are typically the busiest time because of peoples' good intentions and New Year's Resolutions. Most of us put losing weight at the top of our list. Exercise plays a role in that, but it is secondary to diet. Exercise does five things for our bodies.
If you are going to get serious about making and sticking to your health and fitness goals this year, you need to design a plan that incorporates the five components of fitness. In the next few weeks, I will expand on all five components.
I work in a gym, but a gym membership is not necessary to get fit and healthy, especially on South Padre Island. When you design a healthy, balanced, and practical training plan, use the five components of fitness to guide you in planning for your goals.
1. Cardiovascular Endurance: The measure of the cardiovascular system's ability to perform over an extended period.
2. Muscular strength: The measure of force produced by a muscle or group of muscles.
3. Muscular Endurance: The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to continuously exert force against resistance over time.
4. Flexibility: The range of motion of a muscle and its associated connective tissues at a joint.
5. Body Composition: The body's physical makeup, including fat and lean mass.
These components are an excellent gauge of an individual's fitness level. Making improvements in any of these components benefits one's health and fitness. Striving to improve them is a key to a well-balanced fitness plan.
NOTE: I sourced this material from the ISSA Certified Personal Trainer book.
