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Fitness is state of being physically active and being able to maintain good physical condition on a regular basis. Fitness can be of various types; physical fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, fitness and figure competition, etc. Strength training, weight management, cardiovascular exercise, nutrition and flexibility training are the main components of fitness and health. Fitness can make all the difference in the looks and feel of one body type.

Physical fitness is made up of two factors; general fitness, which determines health and well-being and specific fitness, which is the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness in the recent times is considered to be a measure to calculate the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities. It is a benchmark to remain healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations.

There are specific training programs to prepare a person for specific tasks, which is known as task-oriented fitness, like; sports, military service. These programs prepare a person to perform well in their activities. A general-purpose physical fitness program must address the following essentials; cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength training, muscular endurance, body composition, general skill training, etc.

 

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