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This paper discusses the components of health related fitness and how they contribute to our overall wellness. Also included in this paper is a design for a 6-week fitness program that includes the elements of health related fitness. According to Dr Nick Cucuzzo of the University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences, the components of Health-Related Physical Fitness are: · Cardiorespiratory endurance · Musculoskeletal fitness · Body weight and body composition · Flexibility CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE: Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform whole body activities for an extended period of time. The structures involved are the heart, blood vessels & blood, and the lungs. Cardiorespiratory endurance increases because of increased capability of each element to provide oxygen to working tissues. The effect of exercise on the heart pumps more blood to meet O2 demands. The effects of exercise on blood & blood flow causes increased blood flow and improved blood pressure. The effect of exercise on the lungs causes the volume of inspired air to increase. Cardiorespiratory endurance is improved by training. Training results in increased stroke volume