personal exercise programme

Fitness Components

Health Related components
Strength: this is the force generated by a muscle or a group of muscles during one maximal contraction. This is very important to my sport, as strength is needed all the time in holding positions, lifts and posture. Strong abdominal muscles are a must as they are used all the time in dance as the dancers source of strength. Strong-arm muscles are useful for lifts and holding positions such as handstands. Strong hamstrings and quadriceps are necessary to perform movements such as squats, bends and jumps.

Speed: the ability to move all or some of your body parts quickly during motion, or over a distance. This is not quite as important to my sport as strength but is still needed. It ...