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Chapter 3:

What Is True Fitness

Synopsis

Fitness means different things. It may mean being able to do various physical activities or it may mean having the right amount of strength and energy. It may also be related to health. Once you get fit, your health will improve.

You don’t need to become an athlete for you to get fit. Athletes are required to reach a high level of fitness, and ordinary people only need to walk for a few hours or do several exercises to reach the right fitness level.

Even if you have a busy schedule, you can have the chance to be physically fit. The only thing that you need to know is what fitness is all about and how you can become one of the physically fit individuals.

What Is It

Fitness was defined as the set of attributes, which people achieve or have to do the different physical activities. But, you have to take note that whatever physical activity you’re involved with, this does not define the level of your fitness. There are various components of fitness that you must be aware. These components will help you measure your fitness level.

Assessing your fitness level is important, these following components of fitness can be a huge help:

Cardio-Respiratory Endurance

Cardio-respiratory endurance is one’s power of his or her respiratory and circulatory systems to generate sufficient energy that will fuel you up in order for you to do all your physical activities. In order for you to boost cardio-respiratory endurance, you need to keep your heart into the safe level that will sustain you when you are walking, running, swimming, bicycling, etc. The activity you prefer doesn’t need to be difficult when you are improving cardio-respiratory endurance. If possible, start slowly, and gradually perform on the much intense phase.

Muscular Strength

Muscular strength is one’s ability of his or her muscles to exert force during physical activities. The key to make your muscles much stronger is by doing some activities that will let you boost your resistance. If you want to gain muscles and increase your muscle strength, try exercising lifting weights or take stairs rapidly.

Muscular Endurance

This is the ability of the body muscles to continue performing without fatigue. To enhance your muscle endurance, try dancing, walking, bicycling or jogging.

Body Composition

Body composition refers to fat, bone, muscle, and some parts of the body. The total body weight of a person may not change easily time. But, bathroom scales don’t assess how much of your body weight contain fats and lean mass. That is the reason why it is essential for you to consider managing your weight.

Flexibility

Flexibility is said to be the motion’s range around joints. If you are flexible, you can help you avoid injuries. If you want to boost up flexibility, you must try activities that will test your muscles. Basic stretching programs and swimming can be the best options that you can consider.