Whats more list down three physical activities that may help develop the different health fitness components of swimming cardiovascular fitness?

• The 5 components of physical fitness are often used in our school systems, health clubs and fitness centers to gauge how good a shape we are truly in. The 5 components that make up total fitness are:

  • Cardiovascular Endurance
  • Muscular Strength
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Body Composition

  Total fitness can be defined by how well the body performs in each one of the components of physical fitness as a whole. It is not enough to be able to bench press your body weight. You also need to determine how well you can handle running a mile etc.

  A closer look at the individual components:

  Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to work together to provide the needed oxygen and fuel to the body during sustained workloads. Examples would be jogging, cycling and swimming. The Cooper Run is used most often to test cardiovascular endurance.

  Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle can produce. Examples would be the bench press, leg press or bicep curl. The push up test is most often used to test muscular strength.

  Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscles to perform continuous without fatiguing. Examples would be cycling, step machines and elliptical machines. The sit up test is most often used to test muscular endurance.

  Flexibility is the ability of each joint to move through the available range of motion for a specific joint. Examples would be stretching individual muscles or the ability to perform certain functional movements such as the lunge. The sit and reach test is most often used to test flexibility.

  Body composition is the amount of fat mass compared to lean muscle mass, bone and organs. This can be measured using underwater weighing, Skinfold readings, and bioelectrical impedance. Underwater weighing is considered the “gold standard” for body fat measurement, however because of the size and expense of the equipment needed very few places are set up to do this kind of measurement.

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In addition to the high level of skill required to be a swimmer, to be successful you need, among other things, good endurance and lots of time for training! However, which of these are more important? Below is a discussion about the fitness requirements for swimming, which can help with developing training programs for this sport, and for interpreting fitness testing results and determining the relative strengths and weaknesses of a swimmer.

We have a poll about the component of fitness most important for success in swimming. Out of the options of Body Size and Composition, Muscle Strength, Muscular Endurance, Power, Speed / Quickness, Agility, Flexibility, Balance and Coordination, and Cardiovascular Endurance, the factors which are considered most important by the readers of this site are Muscular and Cardiovascular Endurance, which I would have to agree with as being the most important physiological factors. Power and speed were also considered important by many. You can add your vote too.

Technique is most important

In a similar poll, we have asked people to rate the 12 factors of success for sports. Visitors to this site have rated each of these factors for swimming, and the most important according to them is skill and technique. No matter what physical training you do, if you don't have the right technique through the water you cannot make best use of your physical attributes. You can also add your ratings of Which Factors Make Successful Swimming Players, and see the latest results.

Most Important Factors for Success in Order of Importance (data from 2018)

1. Skill and Technique
2. Strength & Power, Speed / Quickness, Analytic & Tactical Ability
3. Body Size and Composition, Balance & Coordination,
4. Aerobic Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, Reaction Time, Motivation & Self Confidence, Coping with Pressure Situations

Are You an Expert?

I have found that asking all site visitors for their opinion, while it is interesting, does not always lead to accurate results. We want to know what the experts think. If you consider yourself an expert in swimming, go here to add your opinion.

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Getting started in swimming is easy. It is a sport for all age groups, skill and fitness levels. Before you get started, you will need to purchase a pair of swimmers and some goggles.

There are public pools throughout Australia that are open to everyone. Entry to public pools is inexpensive and many aquatic centres offer swimming lessons for people of all ages, as well as training and exercise groups.

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