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Fitness Vocabulary

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