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The five elements of fitness help you stay fit and lead a healthy lifestyle. You already know that the benefits come when you prioritize exercise. The trick is understanding what “fitness” is and how to achieve it.
This is where the five-part workout begins. This exercise guide from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) serves as a tool to help you plan and implement a balanced exercise program.
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the patience of the heart
muscle strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
body composition
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have linked regular exercise to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, improved bone health, and mental and physical health. Examples.
the patience of the heart
the patience of the heart
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Cardiovascular endurance (cardiorespiratory or aerobic endurance) refers to your body’s ability to efficiently and effectively take in oxygen and deliver it to your body’s cells through your heart, lungs, veins, blood, nerves, and veins. Heart and light, you can: 4
Maintain or improve circulation and oxygen intake in your body system
Improves cellular metabolism
Reduce the stress of everyday life
Because approximately 630,000 people die of cardiovascular disease each year in the United States, starting a cardiovascular exercise program is essential. Running, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing, circuit training, and boxing are just a few exercises that can benefit your—heart health.
The ACSM’s recommendations for physical activity call for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week.
After all, consistency is critical. This may sound like a lot, but 150 minutes comes to 20-30 minutes of exercise every day, five to seven days a week.
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Muscular Endurance
Muscular Endurance
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Muscular endurance is one of two factors that affect muscle health (the other is muscle strength). Think of muscular endurance as the ability of a particular muscle group to maintain contraction against a certain amount of resistance.
A prime example is long-distance cycling. To ride a bike for long distances, often uphill, cyclists must have muscles that prevent leg fatigue and slipping. This indicates a high level of muscular endurance.
Likewise, plank squats for core strength are another example of muscular endurance that uses isometric exercises. The longer you can hold your belly and keep your body still, the more endurance you will have in your hips, abs, and back.5
The degree to which you focus on muscular endurance should be directly related to your health or fitness goals. It is important to note that muscle resistance depends on the muscle group.
This means you can develop a high level of endurance in some muscle groups (like cyclists develop endurance in their legs) without achieving the same level of endurance in other muscle groups, depending on your needs.
