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Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
PACER = (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) - Fitness Component: Aerobic Fitness
Objective is to run as long as possible across a 20 meter space at a specified pace Push ups - Fitness Component: Upper Body Strength & Endurance
Objective is to complete as many 90 degree push ups as possible to the cadence on the CD Curl ups - Fitness Component: Abdominal Strength & Endurance
Objective is to complete as many curl ups as possible up to a maximum of 75 to the cadence on the CD Trunk Lift - Trunk Extensor & Flexibility
Objective is to lift the upper body (a maximum of 12 inches off the ground) using the muscles of the back and holding the position to allow for the measurement. Sit and Reach - Fitness Component: Flexibility
Objective is to assess the flexibility of the lower back and posterior thighs |