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  Matt Tinski (Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer)
  Health Professional

  I base my services on empirical evidence in which Exercise Physiology is an essential component in the management of chronic illness when delivered in collaboration ... View profile

  Each sport / activity requires some / all of the following to be successful:
  
  Speed, Agility, Power, Anaerobic Capacity, Aerobic Endurance, Flexibility, Anthropometrics Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Sports Medicine Australia
  Health Consumer Organisation

  Sports Medicine Australia is Australia’s peak national umbrella body for sports medicine and sports science, and is widely acknowledged overseas as the world’s leading multi-disciplinary ... View profile

  There are four main types of fitness
   
  Aerobic endurance
  Your aerobic endurance is your ability to exercise your whole body for a long period of time, at a moderate intensity like jogging. When you are first starting to train and you are not very active start off slowly.
   
  Anaerobic threshold
  When you reach the anaerobic zone your body can’t supply enough oxygen for your muscles. The muscles have to use stored reserves of fuel and waste products start to accumulate, the main one being lactic acid. The waste products that are accumulated can make your body stiff so it is important to stretch and drink plenty of water to get rid of the lactic acid.
   
  Muscular strength
  Muscular strength is the capacity of your body’s muscle to generate large amounts of force in a short period of time. To increase your muscle strength you have to concentrate on the muscle you want to make stronger. You can use small weights or resistance bands to improve your strength. Always start off slowly and plan a rest day in between your weight training days.
   
  Muscular endurance
  Muscular endurance is how long and well your muscles can keep generating force. Having good muscle endurance is crucial for every fitness activity. Like aerobic endurance you have to overload your muscles to increase their endurance. 
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