Fitness
1.Physical Fitness
A.Importance of Physical Fitness
The body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, not only at a set point in time, but at various ages and stages within a person's life cycle. The key is in finding optimum health within the limits of one's lifestyle in order to be able to resist hypo kinetic diseases. (Those conditions that occur as a result of a sedentary lifestyle. Examples would include obesity and complications arising from obesity, such as diabetes.)
Many health professionals today, including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, agree that the ideal approach is a holistic approach one that provides many options and allows a person to make decisions and be proactive in regards to their own personal health.
B.Definition of Physical Fitness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical fitness is defined as 'the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies.' Based on this definition, fitness involves everything from getting out of bed to hiking to performing CPR.
C.Components of Physical Fitness
Agility
Balance
Body Composition
Cardiovascular Endurance
Coordination
Flexibility
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Power
Reaction Time
Speed
2.General Fitness
A.Importance of General Fitness
There are many benefits to increasing one’s general fitness level, such as a reduction in stress,to feel better, a decreased likelihood of contracting many cardiovascular diseases, etc.. Implementing or emphasizing an increased consistent level of physical activity is a surefire way to increase general fitness levels. The amount that one must be active and in doing what varies from person to person; for example, LeBron James has a much different training regimen than Judge Judy.
There are also many ways to decrease one’s general fitness level. Injury, stress, tragedy, all of these can cause one to become less active and decreasing your body’s BMR. A general reduction in physical activity will also absolutely cause a decrease in general fitness and Diet
B.Definition of General Fitness
General fitness is part of overall health. It means having a healthy body weight as well an ability to perform physical fitness activities without tiring easily. Specific fitness is the opposite of this form of fitness. It refers to how well a person is able to master specific levels in a sport. General fitness is part of overall health. It means having a healthy body weight as well an ability to perform physical fitness activities without tiring easily. Specific fitness is the opposite of this form of fitness. It refers to how well a person is able to master specific levels in a sport.
1.Physical Fitness
A.Importance of Physical Fitness
The body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, not only at a set point in time, but at various ages and stages within a person's life cycle. The key is in finding optimum health within the limits of one's lifestyle in order to be able to resist hypo kinetic diseases. (Those conditions that occur as a result of a sedentary lifestyle. Examples would include obesity and complications arising from obesity, such as diabetes.)
Many health professionals today, including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, agree that the ideal approach is a holistic approach one that provides many options and allows a person to make decisions and be proactive in regards to their own personal health.
B.Definition of Physical Fitness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical fitness is defined as 'the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies.' Based on this definition, fitness involves everything from getting out of bed to hiking to performing CPR.
C.Components of Physical Fitness
Agility
Balance
Body Composition
Cardiovascular Endurance
Coordination
Flexibility
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Power
Reaction Time
Speed
2.General Fitness
A.Importance of General Fitness
There are many benefits to increasing one’s general fitness level, such as a reduction in stress,to feel better, a decreased likelihood of contracting many cardiovascular diseases, etc.. Implementing or emphasizing an increased consistent level of physical activity is a surefire way to increase general fitness levels. The amount that one must be active and in doing what varies from person to person; for example, LeBron James has a much different training regimen than Judge Judy.
There are also many ways to decrease one’s general fitness level. Injury, stress, tragedy, all of these can cause one to become less active and decreasing your body’s BMR. A general reduction in physical activity will also absolutely cause a decrease in general fitness and Diet
B.Definition of General Fitness
General fitness is part of overall health. It means having a healthy body weight as well an ability to perform physical fitness activities without tiring easily. Specific fitness is the opposite of this form of fitness. It refers to how well a person is able to master specific levels in a sport. General fitness is part of overall health. It means having a healthy body weight as well an ability to perform physical fitness activities without tiring easily. Specific fitness is the opposite of this form of fitness. It refers to how well a person is able to master specific levels in a sport.
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