Physical fitness and you

Fitness for life Fitness – is the ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming overly tired The more fit you are the more energy you have to meet unexpected demands Exercise – physical activity that develops fitness The more you exercise the more fit you become

What fitness does for you The benefits of fitness are more than just physical well being The benefits are: Your health triangle Physical Social Mental emotional

Benefits of Physical health Higher energy level Improved strength and endurance Greater freedom of movement Better sleep Better weight control

Benefits of social health Additional chances to meet new people Ability to work more efficiently Greater ability to interact and cooperate with others Opportunity to use talents to help others

Benefits of Mental/Emotional health Enhanced self-esteem Sharpened mental alertness Reduced stress More relaxed attitude

The Elements of Fitness Strength Endurance Flexibility

Strength- Exercises Curl-ups Push ups Step ups

Endurance The best way to build endurance is through aerobic exercise. Best to perform aerobic exercise for 20 minutes at least 3 times a week

Endurance exercises Walking/Jogging Jumping rope Swimming

Flexibility Stretch to a point where you feel a gentle pull. Do not force your muscles to stretch too far. Hold there for a count of 15-20 seconds Do not bounce and jerk to try to get more of a stretch Stretch both sides of your body equally