Fitness and Health
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what is fitness
fitness refers to the ability to carry out physical activities
how can fitness be measured ?
• strength • stamina • flexibility • speed • how well the heart pumps blood to carry oxygen around the body
how can we improve our fitness
through regular exercise
how can our fitness be affected ?
by a person’s state of health
what is health
health is the state of being free from illnesses and diseases
what are the 2 types of health
• physical - mental
what can we say if a person is able to function well
we can say that the person is physically healthy
what happens if a person can cope with normal stress of life and work productively and can contribute positively to their community
we can say that the person is mentally healthy
what are some ways to maintain good health
• get enough rest • do not smoke • do not abuse drugs • do not drink alcohol • keep our bodies clean from viruses and bacteria • stay emotionally healthy • get regular check ups