Fitness is generally defined as the condition of being physically fit and healthy. More specifically, it is the ability to perform daily tasks and activities with ease, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure activities. Fitness encompasses various physical qualities such as strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, and body composition. Physical fitness is achieved through a combination of proper nutrition, regular moderate to vigorous physical exercise, and adequate rest. It enhances the efficiency of the body's systems to function well in work and leisure activities, resist diseases related to inactivity, improve immune function, and effectively respond to emergencies. Fitness includes different components:
- Cardiovascular endurance (aerobic fitness)
- Muscular strength and endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
- Stability and balance
Fitness also has mental and emotional health aspects, contributing to overall well-being. In essence, being fit means the body systems work efficiently to perform daily activities with minimum effort, maintain health, prevent chronic diseases, and enhance quality of life.
