The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time

Q: What is the best way to describe agility?

Agility or nimbleness is an ability to change the bodys position quickly and requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance.

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What is the ability to perform a movement in one direction in the shortest period?
Is the ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear see or feel?
Is the amount of time it takes you to move once you recognize the need to act?
What is the best way to describe agility?

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According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to cardiovasular fitness, Frequency refers to	How often you exercise. 4 days per week is highly effective
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to cardiovasular fitness, Intensity refers to	How hard a person performs physical activity. You must work within your THRZ.
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to cardiovasular fitness, Time refers to	the duration you exercise. 20 minutes of continuous exercise is best.
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to cardiovasular fitness, Type refers to	What specific aerobic exercises you engage in. Running, swimming, cycling are examples
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to weight lifting, Frequency refers to	non consecutive days, at least 2 to 3 days a week (upper body, lower body)
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to weight lifting, Intensity refers to	Strength work three sets of 8 or 10 reps at 60% to 70% of max.
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to weight lifting, Time refers to	The muscle must work at least 60 to 120 seconds
According to the F.I.T.T principle, as it relates to weight lifting, Type refers to	Any exercise that has resistance; bench press, lat pull downs, etc.
Muscular strength	the amount of force a muscle can produce
Muscular endurance	the ability to contract the muscles many times without tiring or to hold one contraction for a long time.
Flexibility	The ability to move the joints through a full range of motion
Cardiovascular Endurance	The ability to sustain vigorous activity that required oxygen intake for extended periods of time.
Body Composition	The % of lean to fat tissue in the body.
Agility	The ability to quickly change the directions and control the body's movements
Speed	The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time
Balance	The ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving.
Reaction Time	The amount of time it takes to move once you realize you need to act
Isotonic	Dynamic exercises in which the muscles contract and body parts move
Isometric	Static exercises in which muscles contract but body parts don't move
Isokinetic	Types of isotonic exercises done with a special apparatus such as sports bands and weights
Aerobic activities	Steady activities in which the heart can supply all the oxygen the muscles need
Anaerobic activities	Activities done in short, fast bursts in which the heart cannot supply blood and oxygen as fast as muscules use it.
Resting Heart Rate	The number of heart beats during a period of inactivity (best done in the morning)
Target Heart Rate Zone	Range of heartbeats during exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness.
Circuit training	Combines free weights and resistance machines to work different muscles groups at each station.

What is the ability to perform a movement in one direction in the shortest period?

Speed – is the ability to perform a movement in one direction in the shortest period of time.

Is the ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear see or feel?

Reaction time The ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear, see, or feel.

Is the amount of time it takes you to move once you recognize the need to act?

Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to move once you realize the need to act. People with good reaction time are able to make fast starts in track or swimming, or to dodge a fast attack in fencing or karate.

What is the best way to describe agility?

Agility or nimbleness is an ability to change the body's position quickly and requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance.