Physical Fitness- We decline to offer a simple definition of physical fitness. Instead,
it is developed by the following chart:
Physiological
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Health related
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Skill related
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Sports
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- Metabolism
- Morphological
- Bone integrity
- Other
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- Body composition
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Flexibility
- Muscular endurance
- Muscle strength
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- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Power
- Speed
- Reaction time
- Other
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- Team sport
- Individual sport
- Lifetime
- Other
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A comprehensive fitness program tailored to an individual typically focuses on one
or more specific skills, and on age or health-related needs such as bone health.
Many sources also cite
mental, social and emotional health as an important
part of overall fitness. This is often presented in textbooks as a
triangle
made up of three points, which represent physical, emotional, and mental fitness.
Physical fitness can also prevent or treat many chronic health conditions brought
on by unhealthy
lifestyle or aging. Working out can also help people sleep
better. To stay healthy it is important to engage in physical activity.
The
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages the adult
public, ages 18 to 64, to engage each week in at least one and a quarter hours of
vigorous-intensity aerobic activity or two and a half hours of moderate-intensity
aerobic activity; that time can be met in any increments.
Diet is an important component to overall health that works best in combination
with exercise.