what is fitness ?

    

what is fitness ?

Fitness is not about being thin, having a small waist, or having bulging muscles. It is a combination of qualities that enable us to be at our full potential in performing vigorous physical activities. Physical Fitness involves the performance of the heart, lungs, and the muscles of the body  . Specifically, it takes into account our Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Flexibility. To some extent, Fitness also influences our mental and emotional development since what we do with our bodies also affects what we can do with our minds  . 

   

AMONG THE BENEFITS YOU OBTAIN FROM DEVELOPING

YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM ARE :

•  INCREASED ENERGY

•  INCREASED ENDURANCE

•  REDUCED BLOOD PRESSURE

•  REDUCED ARTERIAL PLAQUE

•  PREVENTION OF SOME CARDIAC DISEASES

•  REDUCED BODY FAT

•  LOWER RESTING HEART RATE

•  DECREASED PAIN SENSITIVITY DUE TO HIGHER LEVELS

  OF ENDORPHINS AND ENKEPHALINS IN THE BRAIN

•  INCREASED BONE MASS

MUSCULAR STRENGTH OBTAINED THROUGH GRADUALLY INCREASING THE POUNDAGE OF WEIGHTS IN RESISTANCE TRAINING , RESULTS IN :  

•  INCREASED LEAN BODY MASS

•  INCREASED BONE MASS

•  MUSCLES BURNING FAT MORE EFFICIENTLY BY

    INCREASING THE BASAL METABOLIC RATE

•  INCREASED COORDINATION

•  REDUCED CIRCUMFERENCE OF BODY MEASUREMENTS

   WHICH CORRESPONDS WITH DECREASED CLOTHING SIZE  .   

On this website we will view Fitness in different angles and look at the General Fitness Exercises and Workout Equipment. We will also help you Set an achievable and realistic Fitness Goals and provide you with methods to achieve them. We hope this website can teach you what you need to know about Fitness to get intrigued in Fitness Programs and Trainings and achieve your Fitness Goals   .