Physical fitness is used in two close meanings: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations).
Physical fitness is the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and muscles to function at optimum efficiency. In previous years, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. Automation increased leisure time, and changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution meant this criterion was no longer sufficient. Optimum efficiency is the key. Physical fitness is now defined as the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resisthypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations. Fitness can also be divided into five categories: aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Contents
· 1 General fitness
· 2 Specific fitness
· 3 See also
· 4 External links
General fitness
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§ Jumping
§ Balance
§ Body composition
§ Reflexes
§ Cardiovascular endurance
§ Coordination
§ Flexibility and joint range of motion
§ Speed
§ Stamina
§ Strength
§ Acceleration
Many sources also cite mental and emotional health as an important part of overall fitness. This is often presented in textbooks as a trianglemade up of three sub-sections, which represent physical, emotional, and mental fitness. Hence, one may be physically fit but may still suffer from a mental illness or have emotional problems. The "ideal triangle" is balanced in all areas. Physical fitness can also prevent or treat many chronic health conditions brought on by unhealthy lifestyle
Specific fitness
Specific or task-oriented fitness is a person's ability to perform in a specific activity with a reasonable efficiency, for example, sports or military service. Specific training prepares athletes to perform well in their sports.
Examples are:
§ 400m sprint - in a sprint the athlete must be trained to work anaerobically throughout the race.
§ Marathon - in this case the athlete must be trained to work aerobically and their endurance must be built-up to a maximum.
Fire fighters and police officers must undergo regular Fitness testing to determine if they are capable of the physically demanding tasks required for the job before they are employed.
See also
§ Physical exercise
§ Physical fitness test
§ VO2 max
§ Exergaming
§ Neutral spine
§ Health club
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