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Importance of Physical fitness, wellness and lifestyle
Importance of Physical Fitness
1. To live a long and healthy life: A physically fit person not only lives a
healthy life but also a longer life.
2. To increase the energy, power and capacity of the body: A physically fit
person can do his routine work without undue fatigue. The strength and
capacity is increased because of internal energy due to which he can perform
extra curricular task after finishing the routine work. For e.g..- entertainment,
aerobics, dance, gardening, etc.
3. To reduce the.probability of getting a disease: Due to the physical fitness,
important parts of the body, such as heart, lungs and brain remain strong
and there is a less probability of getting disease because of the continuous
activity of these parts.
4. For strong and active muscular and skeletal system: Due to the physical
fitness, a person can do any physical activity with ease, posture is maintained,
muscles and bones stay strong, joints and muscles have flexibility and body
posture looks toned and attractive.
5. To increase the memory and recall capacity of mind: Physical fitness
also affects the mind of a person. A physically fit person has higher recall
capacity and memory.
6. To improve mental health: Physical fitness improves mental health as
well. It leads to increase in self confidence and positive body image.
7. To get rid of excess fat: Due to the physical fitness, a person is always
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