What does it mean to be physically fit? It’s more than how much you can bench press or how fast you can run a mile…
Think about your ideal state of energy, strength, and agility.
Fitness means having the energy to do whatever activities you want, being strong enough to carry out daily tasks with ease, and having the flexibility to move freely.
Do you have PTSD from middle school gym class? It's ok. Being physically active can be more fun and freeing than you ever thought possible!
Read on to learn more about the key components of physical fitness and holistic health.
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Increase endurance
Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to work together to supply oxygen to the body’s cells. This allows your muscles to work for longer periods of time without becoming fatigued. Activities you can do include walking, dancing running, cycling, and swimming.
Cardio is good for your heart health, mental health, stress management, and more.
Strength Training
Build strength
Strength training is any exercise that uses resistance to strengthen and build muscle mass. Activities you can do include weightlifting or bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, and crunches. Strength training helps increase bone density, improve posture and balance, and reduce the risk of injury.
Check out Dumbbell Workout Plans to get started.
Flexibility
Enhance balance
Flexibility is the ability to move your joints freely through their full range of motion. Stretching can help improve flexibility, posture, balance, and coordination. Activities you can do include yoga, pilates, or static stretches. Flexibility helps prevent injury and reduce pain.
Well-Rounded Fitness Routine
Putting It All Together
Wondering how to fit all of these components of physical fitness together to develop a great weekly plan? Be sure to visit our workout plan pages.
Check out our Physical Activity Pyramid post to see how to get the right exercise and physical activity movement into your routine.