What is Physical Fitness?
Physical Fitness is a level of health in wich you have muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and lean body composition.
Physical fitness is achieved by the regular movement of muscles through a variety of exercises. Maintaining physical fitness is a life-long process and should always be part of your lifestyle. People with disabilities can also reach a measure of physical fitness by doing exercises appropriate for their conditions.
When you are physically fit, you
- are more likely to be at your ideal weight.
- have more energy and work without fatigue.
- are better able to cope with stress.
- are less likely to be depressed and anxious.
- are less likely to have psychosomatic diseases and disorders.
- are less likely to have chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and obesity-related diabetes.
- will develop muscle tone.
- have stronger bones.
- have a healthy muscle.
- are better able to relax and sleep well.
- have better digestion and less constipation
- have increased lung capacity.
- have strong heart muscle.
- are more apt to be socially active.
- feel better about yourself and your appearance.
- are more likely to decelerate the aging process.
- are less likely to have accidents and injuries.