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Physical Fitness and You

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Physical fitness is to the human body exactly what fine-tuning is to a search engine.   It is not a race, it's a pursuit.   In its most general meaning, physical fitness is a general state of good bodily health.   It's a foundation for a long and productive life. Physical fitness is usually measured by periodic evaluations measuring strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility.   It has two meanings. General fitness (a condition of health and well-being and particular fitness (the capability to execute specific aspects of sports or jobs).   A general-purpose physical fitness program needs to address the following essentials: Cardiovascular Fitness : it's the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to muscles through continuing physical activity. Flexibility Training : Stretching increases the selection of movement of a joint.It enhances suppleness. Strength Training : Strength training is the usage of resistance to muscular cont