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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, [ 1] moderate-vigorous physical exercise, [ 2] and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.
Antikensammlung, 2nd century AD. Physical training has been present in human societies throughout history. Usually, it was performed for the purposes of preparing for physical competition or display, improving physical, emotional and mental health, and looking attractive. [ 1] It took a variety of different forms but quick dynamic exercises ...
A man and a woman in a health club. Fitness culture is a sociocultural phenomenon surrounding exercise and physical fitness. It is usually associated with gym culture, as doing physical exercises in locations such as gyms, wellness centres and health clubs is a popular activity. An international survey found that more than 27% of the world's ...
Cycling is a popular form of exercise. Weight training. Exercise is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. [1] [2] It is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, improve health, [3] or simply for enjoyment.
Kenneth H. Cooper (born March 4, 1931, Oklahoma City) [ 1] is a doctor of medicine and former Air Force lieutenant colonel from Oklahoma, who pioneered the benefits of doing aerobic exercise for maintaining and improving health. [ 2][ 3] In 1966 he coined the term, and his book Aerobics was published in 1968, [ 4][ 5] which emphasized a point ...
Aerobics. Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness ( flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor ...
Aerobic exercise. Cycling is an aerobic form of exercise. Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, is physical exercise [ 1] of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy -generating process. [ 2] ". Aerobic" is defined as "relating to, involving, or requiring oxygen", [ 3] and refers to the use of oxygen to meet energy ...
Physical activity is defined as any voluntary bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. [ 1] Physical activity encompasses all activities, at any intensity, performed during any time of day or night. [ 2] It includes both voluntary exercise and incidental activity integrated into the daily routine. [ 3]