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aerobic endurance - definition
Definition - The ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained (long lasting) physical activity e.g. marathon runner.
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aerobic endurance - training/testing methods
Training - continuous/fartlek/circuit/interval. Testing - MSFT/Forestry step test
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Muscular endurance - definition
The ability of the muscular system to work efficiently. It’s where a muscle can continue contracting over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed resistance load e.g. tennis player
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muscular endurance - training/testing methods
Training - free weights (high reps, low load). Testing - 1min sit/press tests
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muscular stength - definition
The maximum force (strength) that can be generated (made) by a muscle or muscle group.
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muscular strength - training/testing methods
training - free weights/circuit/plyometrics
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flexibility - definition
Having an adequate range of movement in all joints of the body e.g. gymnast
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flexibility - training/testing methods
training - PNF/
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Training - continuous/fartlek/circuit/interval. Testing - MSFT/Forestry step test

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aerobic endurance - training/testing methods

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The ability of the muscular system to work efficiently. It’s where a muscle can continue contracting over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed resistance load e.g. tennis player

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Training - free weights (high reps, low load). Testing - 1min sit/press tests

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The maximum force (strength) that can be generated (made) by a muscle or muscle group.

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