Factors Affecting the Fitness of an Individual

... Biology Lab Experiment Factors Affecting the Fitness of an Individual Aim: To find out the factors those affect the fitness of a person by experimental techniques. Key Definitions Exercise Exercise helps one to keep fit. By exercising daily on a regular basis, the various systems of the body adapt to these changes in order to cope with the stresses that is forced on to them due to the exercise. The body can be trained to become stronger, faster and more flexible. Fitness It is the ability of the body systems to cope with the stresses placed upon them. The more demands the body is able to achieve, the more efficiently the body copes and hence the fitter the person is said to be. The Maximum Heart Rate a body can achieve can be derived from the following formula: Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - Person's Age (yrs.) For Example Person's Age = 15 years Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - 15 =

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