How Do You Define And Measure Physical Fitness?

                                                  

Your physical fitness is your body’s ability to function efficiently. Let’s read the metrics on which your physical fitness is measured.


Measurement of physical fitness

 

  1. Your body composition

The ratio of fat, bones, tissues, muscles and other parts of the body makes up your body composition. 


  1. Body flexibility

Flexibility is the range of motion in your joints. Stretching exercises and yoga can enhance your flexibility.


  1. Aerobic fitness

Your aerobic fitness is described as your heart and lungs' ability to supply oxygen to the muscles during exercise. You can test your aerobic capacity by running upside or climbing stairs.

  1. Muscle strength and endurance

Muscle strength is defined as the force your muscles can exert against a resistance. Muscular endurance is defined as exerting that force repeatedly without encountering fatigue.

 

  1. Cardiovascular fitness

The ability of your circulatory and respiratory processes to supply oxygen during a sustained physical activity defines your cardiovascular fitness. It is also essential for your heart and prevention of lifestyle health conditions.

 

Why is physical fitness important

Physical fitness is important for everyone - for people of all ages. The main factor affecting your physical fitness is exercise. Being fit can help you prevent many lifestyle health conditions. Exercising not only improves the physical health of your body but also enhances your mental health. Working out can uplift your mood, reduce stress, and help you sleep better.


What can you do to stay healthy and fit

  • Quit smoking and also the consumption of tobacco in any form

  • Maintain a healthy weight

  • Consume meals that provide optimal nutrition to your body

  • Exercise at least for 30 minutes every day

  • Know your family medical history

  • Get your full body screened to check for chronic health conditions


What should your fitness health checkup package include

You can check your body’s current fitness levels and identify existing health conditions with regular fitness checkups. Make sure these tests are included in your package:

  • Diabetes markers

  • Abdominal check

  • Lipid profile

  • Liver and kidney function

  • Heart screening

  • Physician’s consultation before and after checkup

 

Learn how you can book your fitness health checkup package.


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