List and describe the components of health-related fitness


1 . Cardiorespiratory endurance: the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity (also referred to as aerobic exercise).
2 . Muscular fitness (muscular strength and muscular endurance): the ability of the muscles to generate force.
3 . Muscular flexibility: the achievable range of motion at a joint or group of joints without causing injury.
4 . Body composition: the amount of lean body mass and adipose tissue (fat mass) in the human body.

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