Benefits of Physical Fitness

 The benefits of the

physical fitness is
endless. Explore
some of the benefits
leading to healthy
lifestyle and learn
how you will get
benefited from them:
 Reduces risk of disease
People who participate in regular
exercise have a decreased risk of
developing:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome
• Colon cancer
• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer
 Development of Physical Fitness
Components
Development of physical fitness
components such as muscle
strength and endurance,
cardiovascular endurance,
flexibility, agility, speed, bone
density etc and improvement of
muscle tone.
 Provide better health

Regular exercise increases both

the size and strength of the
heart. It can pump more blood
more blood with less effort and
becomes more efficient.
Lower Cholesterol levels

Physical fitness raises your levels

of good cholesterol and drop
your levels of bad cholesterol.
 Builds stronger bones, joints and
ligaments

Physical activity results in

strengthening of our bones and
muscle and reduces risk of
arthritis.
 Maintenance of Optimal Body Weight

Physical activity increases the

muscle mass, reduces fat and
thus controls weight. By
combining the right physical
workouts with a proper diet.
 Improves your sleeping habits

Studies show that people who

exercise regularly and are
physically fit- fall asleep more
easily and sleep longer than
those who do not exercise.
 Boost energy level

Exercise improves the blood

flow in the body and promotes
better sleep, both of which
boost energy.
 Improved appearance

Physical activity build muscle

mass and burns excess fat. It
tones body muscles helping you
to look fit and healthy.
 Relaxation and stress relief

It helps in reducing your stress

levels and gives you more
strength to fight life’s
challenges.
 Fights depression

Effects of physical activity and

exercise on mood are
immediate. Blood flow to the
brain increased, endorphins are
released and your mood lifts.
 Causes delayed aging

Delayed aging leading to

positive thinking and improved
self-perception is the most
sought after.
 Makes you feel happier

Exercise causes your factor

body to release endorphins
which has a “feel good factor”
 Postpones Fatigue

The benefits of physical activity

includes the postponement of
fatigue and reduced recovery
time after vigorous activity.
 Boost your confidence

Physical fitness provides correct

posture, figure, body image,
and good appearance along
with increased energy level.
 Utilization of time

Through participation in
physical fitness, leisure time is
properly utilized and makes you
fit and healthy.
 Improve your over all health

Physical fitness provides you

optimum physical health,
general well-being and mental
stability.
 Healthier, long life

It improves the quality of life

because of the changes you’ve
overcome in terms of lifestyle.
Living on active and healthy life
will bring you healthier long life.l
What is FITT principle?

- The FITT principle (or formula) is a

great way of monitoring your
exercise program. The F, I, T, T
stands for: Frequency, Intensity, Time
and Type.
Frequency

- Refers to frequency of exercise

undertaken or how often you
exercise.
Intensity

- Refers to the intensity of exercise

undertaken or hard often you
exercise.
Time

- Refers to the time you spend

exercising or how long you exercise
for.
Type

- Refers to the type of exercise

undertaken or what kind of exercise
you do.
What is fallacy in physical fitness

- Is a claim from individuals that

something is true, which in reality,
technically wrong.
How do we detect fitness fallacies?
- Advertisement of new health
product.
- False claims of uneducated
person.
- Immediate effects
Thank you for cooperation and listening!