Health Related Fitness
What is "health related fitness exactly?" I think that's a good question, so let's take a closer look at it.
- "Health" describes a condition of physical and mental well-being; freedom from disease, pain or defect. Health is a condition of soundness or vitality.
- "Fitness" describes a condition where someone or something can perform certain jobs well.
Enjoyable physical activity contributes to your health and fitness...
For example, "Fitness to become a good parent requires the ability to love, respect and guide children."
Or "A Phillips head screwdriver doesn't possess the fitness to unscrew a flat head screw."
We're talking about physical fitness here, which describes how well your body can perform a task - anything from tying your shoes to being able to climb Mt. Everest.
There are different levels of physical fitness just as there are different levels of health.
You can read more about this in the article that describes the relationship between health, physical activity and exercise.
A common perception of "fitness" brings to mind a picture of a body builder or a professional athlete.
While those guys are definitely at a level of fitness needed to perform those specific activities or sports, we can all experience health related fitness no matter what our physical condition is right now.
It simply means how much physical activity can you do without busting a gut.
Any level of fitness is related to your level of health!
Fitness and health go together, they're not separate nor can you truly have one without the other. Being fit means being healthy!
If someone isn't very fit, you can be sure that he isn't completely healthy and full of vitality either.
Exercise can be enjoyable and will improve your level of health related fitness...
You can learn more about health related fitness and exercise by checking out the article on the types of exercise and what each kind does to improve health.
It's easy to lose sight of this basic fact, that health is related to fitness, in these current times of symptom-oriented "give me a pill to fix it" mind-set.
There is very little emphasis by conventionally (Western-method) trained healthcare providers on nutrition, exercise and proper sleep because that is not what they are trained in.
That approach has only created more illness so how can it be right?
If we step back for a minute and look at the benefits of exercise and physical activity in our lives over time, the picture gets much more clear about how health is related to fitness and that they are really just two sides of the same coin - the condition of our bodies!
Cheers!
A man's health can
be judged by which he takes two at a time - pills
or stairs.
~Joan Welsh
Here is a list of the health and fitness articles on this site...
Get a clear answer to the question, 'What is cardiovascular endurance?' plus examples of cardiovascular fitness activities.
Find out how cycling strengthens the heart and lungs and is one of the top cardiovascular sports.
Get a clear definition of physical fitness and the factors that affect it.
Why is strength training vital for successful weight loss, and how does it work?
Get the lowdown on what kind of exercise for your body type works the best for health and fitness.
There's plenty of exercise information available... but why isn't it generally helping over 60% of Americans to become more active? This article may provide the missing link in our understanding of exercise and health.
There are 4 main types of exercise that all help the body in different ways. They're all important to overall health and vitality!
What's the benefit of exercise? Well, considering that man has been exercising for eons, there probably is some good in it!
Whoa... I recently "discovered" mini trampoline exercise, also known as rebounding. It is the exercise of my dreams! It's very effective, efficient and fun...
Rebounding benefits just about anyone of any age, size and physical condition. Learn how simple and easy this highly effective exercise is to get started on and stay motivated!
If you are unsure of the benefits to exercise and how exercise should be enjoyable, you will find some answers in this article.
The actual definition of physical activity is very simple. Here it is with further information on increasing your level of physical activity and enjoying it.
What exercises to lose weight quickly and boost metabolism naturally work the best?
Get the exact definition of strength training, the different types of strength training and how it benefits the body.
A wrist heart rate monitor is a valuable tool for getting the most benefit from your cardiovascular activities.
Top 3 pedometers for sale featured and reviewed with bonus info about pedometers.
Learn how to use a mini trampoline. It's fast, simple and one of the most effective exercises developed by Man!
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- B.B.
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