Importance Of Fitness 




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 along with a formal recovery plan.
Before the Industrial Revolution, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day's activities without undue fatigue or lethargy. However, with automation and changes in lifestyles, physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, improve immune system and to meet emergency situations.

 To put it simply, physical activity and exercise is important for everyone. Children, adolescents, and adults of all ages need regular physical activity. Physical activity promotes good health, and you should stay active throughout all stages of your life regardless of your body type or BMI.

Benifits Of Physical Fitness 

Understanding the benefits of physical fitness and knowing how active you should be can help you maintain good health and improve your overall quality of life. Here are a few benefits of regular physical activity that demonstrate the importance of physical fitness.

Increase your life expectancy 

Numerous studies have shown that regular physical activity increases life expectancy and reduces the risk of premature mortality. There’s not a magic formula that translates hours of physical activity into hours of life gained, but research suggests that people who are more active tend to be healthier and tend to live longer.

Reduce Your Risk Of Injury 

Regular exercise and physical activity increase muscle strength, bone density, flexibility, and stability. Physical fitness can reduce your risk for and resilience to accidental injuries, especially as you get older. For example, stronger muscles and better balance mean that you’re less likely to slip and fall, and stronger bones mean that your less likely to suffer bone injuries should you take a tumble

Improve Your Quality Of Life 

A sedentary lifestyle and a lack of physical activity can take a toll on a person’s body. Physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk for certain types of cancer, numerous chronic diseases, and mental health issues. Exercise, however, has been shown to improve mood and mental health, and provides numerous health benefits. Of course physical fitness also allows you to do things that you may not otherwise be able to do.


 

Physical activity recommended by WHO for different age groups:

WHO recommends the minimum amount of physical activity for all age group for good health. It is advised that inactive people should start with small amounts of physical activity as part of their daily routine and then gradually increase duration, frequency and intensity over time. It is better to do some physical activity that none. The intensity of different forms of physical activity varies between people.

Myths about physical activity-


It is very expensive to be physicadl active as it needs equipment, special shoes, clothes and even you have to pay for sport facilities.

Physical activity can be done almost anywhere. Walking is highly recommended physical activity and it is absolutely free. Urban parks, or other pedestrian areas can be used for walking, running or playing. 

I'm very busy. Physical activity takes too much time!

No. Physical activities can be incorporated into your daily routine such as at work, school, home or play. Simple things like taking the stairs, riding a bike to work or getting off the bus two stops before your final destination and then walking the rest of the way can form part of your regular daily activities. Even if you are very busy, you can still fit 30 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine in the form of 10 minutes’ brisk walk, three times a day; or 20 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes later that day to improve your health.

Children are already so active, hence there's no need to teach them about physical activity.

Children also need recommended physical activity in their daily routine. There is decline in physical activity among children these days. It may be due to increasing sedentary ways of life, spending more time on watching television, playing computer games, using computers, and fewer children walk or cycle to school, and insufficient physical education and other school-based physical activities.

More importantly, patterns of physical activity and healthy lifestyles acquired during childhood and adolescence are more likely to be maintained throughout the life-span. Consequently, improving physical activity levels in young people is imperative for the future health of all populations.

                     “Let’s be active everyone, everywhere, every day”

 

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