Fitness is how well a person is adapted to and capable of living a certain lifestyle. The fitness requirement of our athletes is greater than that of non athletes. Training theory brings together all the information about sport from social and scientific sources. The coach and athlete work together to produce an effective training program to increase an athlete's fitness and ultimately improve their athletic performance.
Fitness is made up of five basic components.
Strength
Endurance
Speed
Flexibility
Coordination
Each exercise in training develops a specific component. Different events have different demands on fitness