Five Qualities of Fitness
Power - the ability to exert force. Force = strength + mass + speed
Speed - the ability to accelerate mass to your target. Speed = flexibility + relaxation + strength
Stamina - the ability to exert yourself for long periods. Stamina = aerobic conditioning + muscular endurance + relaxation
Agility - the ability to move quickly and easily. Agility = strength + flexibility + relaxation + power
Coordination - the ability to perform required movements smoothly, powerfully and gracefully.
coordination = strength + flexibility + relaxation + stamina + speed + agility
*Train for muscular strength and endurance, condition for aerobic capacity, and develop flexibility.*
Power, Speed, Stamina, Agility and Coordination. These are the five qualities of fitness that we karateka aim to improve to better ourselves in our chosen Martial Art.
A punch without power is weak, a punch without speed is too slow, punching without stamina limits the number you can throw, a lack of agility means your punches miss their mark, and without coordination all the power, speed, stamina and agility in the world won't help your punches be effective and controlled.
