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Good health or physical condition:
Fitness
The ability of a muscle to apply force against resistance:
muscular strength
Body fat in proportion to lean body mass:
body composition
The ability to move the body through a full range of motion without strain:
flexibility
The ability of the heart, lungs and circulatory system to work together:
cardiovascular endurance
The ability to produce maximum force in a short amount of time:
power
The ability to quickly move the body from one point to another:
speed
The time required to respond to an action or event:
reaction time
The ability to quickly and easily change body position and direction:
agility
The ability to move the body gracefully during movement:
coordination
The ability to maintain your center of gravity:
balance
