Health and Fitness

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to health, fitness, and the benefits of physical exercise.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Fitness

The ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment.

Ill health

Can lower fitness; might not affect a person if well enough to train.

Increase in fitness

Less likely to contract certain illnesses, may feel happier, may have increased social wellbeing.

Over training

Tired, more likely to get ill.

Physical health benefits of exercise

Improve heart function, improve body system efficiency (e.g., lungs), reduce risk of illness, avoid obesity.

Mental health benefits of exercise

Reduce stress, control emotions, release helpful hormones.