Jill is 32 years old, and after years of a mostly sedentary life is determined to get into shape. She decides to take up jogging but cannot decide whether to jog at a moderate pace or very fast pace, and has no idea how long to continue. Jill also wants to learn to monitor her heart rate and pulse. She was a gymnast in high school but can no longer touch her toes. Let's see if you can suggest how
Jill should get started by answering these questions. Which component of fitness has Jill lost if she cannot touch her toes?
a. Cardiovascular endurance
b. Strength
c. Flexibility
d. Muscle endurance
e. c and d
c
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