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1. So what were your scores? Were there any surprises? How so? (5 pts) Some of my scores did not surprise me but they were disappointing. During the cardiovascular endurance test my heart beat was 119 beats per minute. I was expecting this and was not surprised at all because I have always avoided doing cardio, the most I do is walk my dog, take the stairs, or use the elliptical. I cannot even remember the last time I ran. Actually, I thought I was going to do a lot worse. The flexibility test, I had a lot of confidence going into it and was not surprised to be in the good range with a score just above 18.75 inches. During the balance test, which was the hardest out off all of them, I had a disappointing score of 21†¦show more content†¦During my four years of high school I was a shot-putter on my high school track team and I have to say a cumulative workout of cardio, endurance training, and weightlifting made me more physically fit. I never lost weight while on the track team but I did feel better physically and I can only presume that I woul d have done significantly better had I maintained the health habit of working out. The reason I knew I would do well during the flexibility test is because I did gymnastics till I was 14 years old and I have to stretch like crazy before I take my dog out for walks or the park because I get cramps in my legs very easily. Overall, I had the right idea in what my score would be. 3. List the five basic components of fitness. Give an example of each component. (10 pts) The five basic components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Cardiorespiratory endurance measures how efficiently the heart, lungs, and blood vessels are able to supply oxygen, energy, and nutrients to muscles particularly during prolonged exercise. An example could be swimming or running and it can improve heart health. Muscular strength is measured by how much a muscle can â€Å"handle†. The most force a muscle or group of muscles can handle, this aspect is used during weight training or other forms of resistance exercise. It is important because it improves muscle health and durability. The