Experts define physical fitness as “one’s ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.”
Why is fitness so important?
Regular exercise and physical activity promotes strong muscles and bones. It improves respiratory, cardiovascular health, and overall health. Staying active can also help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and reduce your risk for some cancers.
What is fit for fitness?
FIIT stands for frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise. You need to think about these four elements to create workouts that fit your goals and fitness level.
Is fitness a sport?
In this sense, exercise is a sport. Crossfit has made a name for fitness as a sport because they hold so many Crossfit competitions. Crossfit combines weightlifting, sprinting and powerlifting at a high-intensity pace.
