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Cardiovascular-Respiratory Fitness

It refers to your body's ability to efficiently and effectively intake oxygen and deliver it to your body's tissues by way of the heart, lungs, arteries, vessels, and veins.

Muscular Endurance

is one of two factors contributing to overall muscular health. Think of muscular endurance as a particular muscle group's ability to continuously contract against a given resistance.

Muscular Strength

refers to the amount of force a particular muscle group can produce in one, all-out effort.

Flexibility

It refers to the range of motion you have around a given joint.

Body Composition

This refers to the measurement of the relative amounts of a person's body's fat, muscle, bone, and water

barriers to physical activity

there are technological advances and conveniences that make our life easier and less active

Personal Barriers

The most common internal barriers for middle-aged respondents were 'too tired', 'already active enough', 'do not know how to do it and too lazy', while those for elderly respondents were 'too tired', 'lack of motivation' and 'already active enough".

Environmental Barriers

Obvious factors include the accessibility of walking paths, cycling trails, and recreation facilities. Factors such as traffic, availability of public transportation, crime, and pollution may also have an effect.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic diseases cause 7 out of 10 deaths in the U.S. and treating chronic diseases accounts for 86% of U.S. healthcare costs. While some diseases cannot be prevented, you can reduce your risk for certain diseases-such as heart disease and diabetes-by reducing risky behaviors and living a healthy lifestyle.

increase your life expectancy

Numerous studies have shown that regular physical activity increases life expectancy and reduces the risk of premature mortality. There's not a magic formula that translates hours of physical activity into hours of life gained, but research suggests.

Reduce your risk of injury

Regular exercise and physical. activity increase muscle strength, bone density, flexibility, and stability. Physical fitness can reduce your risk for and resilience to accidental injuries, especially as you get older. For example, stronger muscles and better balance mean that you're less likely to slip and fall, and stronger bones mean that you're less likely to suffer bone injuries should you take a tumble. (Mana Medical Associates, n.d.)

Improve your quality of life

A sedentary lifestyle and a lack of physical activity can take a toll on a person's body. Physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk for certain types of cancer, numerous chronic diseases, and mental health issues. Exercise, however, has. been shown to improve mood and mental health and provides numerous health benefits. Of course, physical fitness also allows you to do things that you may not otherwise be able to do. (Mana Medical Associates, n.d.)

Stay active

For example, hiking to the top of a mountain is a rewarding experience that instills a sense of accomplishment. and provides spectacular scenery, but some people cannot experience this due to fitness limitations. But even walking around the zoo with your family or playing on the playground with your children can be challenging for those who neglect physical activity for extended periods of time. Being active means that it's easier to stay active as you get older. (Mana Medical Associates, n.d.

Improve your health

There are numerous health advantages to physical fitness. Regular exercise and physical activity promote strong muscles and bones. It improves respiratory. cardiovascular health, and overall health. Staying active can also help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and reduce your risk for cancer