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FITNESS
vs.
WELLNESS

FITNESS
- the ability of the human
body to function with vigor
and alertness, without undue
fatigue, and with ample
energy to engage in leisure
activities, and to meet
physical stresses

WELLNESS
- the quality or state of being
healthy
- the condition of good
physical and mental health,
especially when actively
maintained by proper diet,
exercise, and avoidance of
risky behavior

PHYSICAL FITNESS
- a set of abilities
needed to perform
physical activity

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- any bodily movement
produced by the
contraction of muscles

EXERCISE
- a type of physical
activity consisting of
planned, structured and
repetitive bodily
movements

COMPONENT
S OF
PHYSICAL
FITNESS

1.Health Related
components: Those factors
that are related to how well the
systems of your body work. It
refer to the body condition

a.Cardiovascular Fitness/
Endurance: The ability of the
circulatory system (heart and
blood vessels) to supply oxygen
to working muscles during
exercise.

b.Body Composition: The

relative percentage of
body fat compared to lean
body mass (muscle, bone,
water,etc)

c.Flexibility: ability of
the joints in the body
to move to their full
range of motion.

d.Muscular strength: The

amount of force that can
be produced by a single
contraction of a muscle

e.Muscular endurance:
The ability of a muscle
group to continue muscle
movement over a length
of time

2.Skill Related Components:

Those aspects of fitness which
form the basis for successful
sport or activity participation. It
refer to body performance.

a.Speed: The ability

to cover a distance
in a short period of
time.

b.Agility: The ability of

the body to change
position and direction
quickly

c.Balance: The ability to

maintain an upright
posture or equilibrium
while still or moving

d.Coordination:
ability to use the
senses together.

e.Reaction Time:
Amount of time it
takes to get moving.

f.Power: The
product of
strength and
speed

3.Physiological fitness
includes non-performance
components of physical fitness
that relate to biological systems
that are influenced by one's level
of habitual physical activity.

a.METABOLIC FITNESS -

The state of metabolic

systems and variables
predictive of the risk for
diabetes and cardiovascular
disease.

b. MORPHOLOGICAL FITNESS

A non-performance component of
physical fitness related to body
composition factors such as body
circumferences, body fat content
and regional body fat distribution.

c.BONE INTEGRITY (Bone

Strength)
A non-performance component of
fitness related to bone mineral
density. Bone integrity is related
to habitual physical activity.

How can we
achieve Physical
Fitness?

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Physical fitness is
generally achieved
through correct nutrition,
exercise, hygiene and
rest.

Exercise- Type of
physical activity carried
out to sustain or improve
health and fitness.

What are the

importance/
benefits of
exercise?

Increased Energy
By working out on a regular basis,
your body becomes more efficient
at burning calories. This gives you
more energy throughout the day.

Increased Metabolism
Increased physical activity through working out
leads to more muscle mass, which in itself
leads to a higher metabolism. As per some
studies, every extra pound of muscle allows
you to burn anywhere from 50-100 calories
when at rest.

Improved Muscle Tone

Physical activity, especially weight
training allows you to change the
shape of your body. Since muscle is
denser than fat, one can get bigger or
smaller by gaining more muscle mass.

Better Health
Increased exercising leads to a
strengthening of the immune system;
which means that one is less likely to get
sick when exercising the right amount. On
the other hand, over exercising can
weaken your immune system and make
you sick.

Stress Reduction
Stress levels are reduced extensively
by regular work outs. They allow the
individual to take their mind off the
daily grind and use pent up energies
for productive purposes.

Improved Self-Esteem
When following an exercise regimen
for a regular basis, you bring about
greater self esteem through the results
and accomplishment achieved.

Normal Pulse Rate

Pulse indicates the rate at which your
heart is beating; so normal pulse rate
implies that your heart is functioning
properly, which is a sign of good
health.