Energy in Relation to Biomechanics Energy is a form of force (capacity to do work). Total energy expenditure and rate of energy expenditure (power output) are important considerations for exercise programs and training programs. Work done and the time taken to complete this work is the essence of power output i.e. power flow that is […]
Power Is…? How to Explain Force and Energy as a Fitness Trainer
What is Power? Simply stated, power is the rate of performing or doing work. Notice this definition considers the rate of doing work indicating a time element when any work is being performed. Power can be defined as the amount of work produced per unit time or the product of force and velocity (Zatsiorsky […]
The Two Models of Physical Fitness – Knowledge for Fitness Trainers
The Two Models of Physical Fitness 1st Model of Physical Fitness The definition of fitness can be expanded to incorporate a number of the essential elements which make up physical fitness. Describing the key or essentials elements can identify other aspects of physical fitness for clarification. Fitness comprises a series of interrelated structural and functional […]