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Physical fitness is the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and muscles to function at optimum efficiency. In previous years, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. Automation increased leisure time, and changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution meant this criterion was no longer sufficient. Optimum efficiency is the key. Physical fitness is now defined as the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations. Fitness can also be divided into five categories aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Many sources also cite mental and emotional health as an important part of overall fitness. This is often presented in textbooks as a triangle made up of three sub-sections, which represent physical, emotional, and mental fitness. Hence, one may be physically fit but may still suffer from a mental illness or have emotional problems. The "ideal triangle" is balanced in all areas. Physical fitness can also prevent or treat many chronic health conditions brought on by unhealthy lifestyle or aging, among other implications. Working out can also help to sleep better. To stay healthy it's important to participate in physical activity.

Specific or task-oriented fitness is a person's ability to perform in a specific activity with a reasonable efficiency, for example, sports or military service. Specific training prepares athletes to perform well in their sports.

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Learn Genuine State of The Art Top Secret Battle Proven Training Books and Personal Training Videos by Martin Day
Thank goodness, health and fitness is at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days, however, too many of us, just do not have the stamina to stay with a fitness program. Well, world renowned fitness, martial arts and self defense expert Martin Day ...

Your Physical Therapy and Recovery by James Knolan
Amateur and professional athletes alike both know that injury comes hand in hand with sports. Sports by its very nature are geared to push the limits of individuals to remain competitive. As boundaries are pushed, limits will be crossed. This is w...

Can Walking Reduce Your Taxes? by Simon Evans
In 2006, the total cost of health care in the United States was 2.1 trillion dollars,

which is more than the gross national product of China. Yes, we spend more on

healthcare than China spends on everything.

We’ve all heard ...

Inversion Table Therapy For Back Pain by Zul Rahman
What is inversion table?

Inversion table is an exercises table that is designed in such a way that your feet is placed higher than your head. Therefore it helps to reduces the negative eff...

Lida Capsules - A Remarkable Medication That Maintain Your Physical Fitness by Francis Adam
There are a lot of weight losing techniques & methods presented in the marketplace. There is an extensive choice for the people to select any of these products which can be simply available in the marketplace & as well with complete details is presen...

Physical and Meditative discipline practice in kundalini yoga by jeya lakshmi
Kundalini yoga is a physical and meditative discipline, comprising a set of techniques that use the mind, senses and body to create a communication between "mind" and "body". The yoga focuses on psycho-spiritual growth and the body's potential for ma...

The Importance of Touching Your Toes by Mark Bengtson
In a hectic world of family, work, and overall life, many of us find it hard enough to manage our daily lives with enough time left over to pencil in our basic need of exercise. If we are able to get our daily dose of blood pumping, life lengthening...

Top 10 Tips To Stay Healthy by Fred clay
“The greatest wealth is health,” said Virgil. And I think he was dead right because you need to be healthy, to both earn and enjoy what you earn. All of us are prone to health risks for a myriad reasons, but we can minimize our risks by leading a hea...

Physical Fitness Exercises by Prabakar S
There are various Physical Fitness Exercises that you can choose from. You can try Resistance Training to help create a lean and toned body, Aerobic Exercises to elevate your heart rate over a sustainable period of time, and Stretching to extend your...

fit healthy lifestyle to get a happy fit by danny vervondel
Health fitness wellness for a happy fit We bring you some fairly easy simple steps that can help you in your struggle to attain a healthy and fit family life: healthy diet, foods rich in protein,stay away from saturated fats,a daily exercise,talk to...

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