Condition Spotlight
What does it mean to be fit? Finding a discrete definition is somewhat difficult. According to the dictionary, fitness means: “the quality or state of being fit.” (The definition of “fit” is: “sound physically and mentally.”) If you find those words somewhat vague, you’re not alone.
And that’s sort of the point, according to exercise experts. Fitness doesn’t have to mean that you’re an ultra-marathoner or that you can perform one pull-up or one hundred. Fitness can mean different things for different people.
But one thing is certain there is a relationship between fitness and healthy!
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Stretching before exercise is incredibly common. Why? Research shows that stretching before exercise, including weight lifting, helps boost circulation, strengthens muscle tone, and improves the elasticity of the muscle. Many experts recommend stretching before and Read More
There are many benefits from a regular exercise program. The benefits from physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability. And exercise programs have a Read More
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As athletes and exercise enthusiasts, we tend to put most of our energy and focus into what goes on in the gym. In reality, though, achieving our fitness goals has a lot to what we Read More
According to surveys, Americans walk between 65,000 and 110,000 miles during their lifetimes. And yet, astonishingly, fewer than half meet the levels of daily physical activity needed to experience substantial health benefits–and millions have an Read More
As we age, we gain invaluable wisdom, experience, and perspective–but we also face new challenges. Maintaining a healthy weight can be tougher, aches and pains might arise or worsen, memory and mental health can suffer, Read More
Fitness is the condition of being physically fit and healthy and involves attributes that include, but are not limited to mental acuity, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility.
Every week seems to bring the latest health fad, the must-try diet, and the gizmo that promises to shed inches off your waistline. There’s no denying that leading a healthy lifestyle is beneficial for many reasons, but it can often be hard to ensure the plan or diet you’re following is one that truly has your best interests at heart.
Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight, and even boost your self-esteem. And you can reap these benefits regardless of your age, sex or physical ability.
