Health & Fitness

Health 

Health is defined as a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being; not merely the absence of illness or infirmity. Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment. It is a state or condition of being physically active. Fitness is a result of general nutrition and proper conditioning, and fitness is a state of general physical and mental well-being.

Everyone needs to have a level of fitness for everyday activities.

Health related exercise improves the health related fitness factors which are also useful to sportspeople. These are:

• Cardiovascular fitness - the ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time and is sometimes called stamina.
• Muscular strength - the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance. It helps sportspeople to hit, tackle and throw.
• Muscular endurance - the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without becoming tired. It helps sportspeople to sprint or repeat quick actions for longer.
• Flexibility - the range of movement possible at a joint. It helps performers to stretch and reach further.
• Body composition - the percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle or bone. It helps sportspeople depending on the type of sport they play, eg heavy rugby players are more effective in the scrum than lightweight players, but light long distance runners will always beat heavyweights.
• Speed is the differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time or how quickly an individual can move. This helps all games players to move into position or get away from opponents quickly.

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Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest.

The Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise

• It Can Make You Feel Happier. ...
• It Can Help With Weight Loss. ...
• It Is Good for Your Muscles and Bones. ...
• It Can Increase Your Energy Levels. ...
• It Can Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease. ...
• It Can Help Skin Health. ...
• It Can Help Your Brain Health and Memory. ...
• It Can Help With Relaxation and Sleep Quality.

Importance of Fitness

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.