Day 18: Components of Fitness Pretest

You already know the benefits that come when you prioritize physical fitness. The trick is understanding what, exactly, "fitness" is and how you can go about achieving it.

That's where the five components of fitness come in. They are the blueprint for the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM's) physical activity guidelines and serve as a helpful tool for organizing and executing your own well-balanced workout routine.

Creating a fitness plan that incorporates each of these elements can help ensure that you get the most health benefits from your routine.

Take the test to show what you already know about the components of fitness.  This is a pre-assessment, you will receive full credit regardless of how you score.