Personal Fitness

&
Wellness
  is a broad term that means something 
different  to  each  person,  but  it  refers  to 
your own optimal health and overall well-
being.  Being  fit  not  only  means  physical 
health, but emotional and mental health, 
too. It defines every aspect of your health. 
Smart  eating  and  active  living  are 
fundamental to fitness.
What does being
fit
really mean?
1. Fit in technical terms, is a word that encompasses several ways to measure your 
health.

2. Fit means you are capable. 

3. Fit means you are happy.

4. Fit is motivating.
 
5.  Fit is a lifestyle you can achieve.
○ Wellness is the dynamic process of becoming aware of,
taking responsibility for, and making choices that directly
contribute to one’s well being and that of the common good.

○ Wellness is the realization of or true potential to live a

healthier, happier and more successful existence. It is an
active process of becoming aware of and making choices
toward a healthy and fulfilling life.

○ Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a

dynamic process of change and growth.“…a state of
complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity…”- The World Health
Organization
Eight Dimension
of
Wellness
 Emotional Wellness

Coping effectively with life and

satisfying relationship
 Financial Wellness

Satisfaction with current and future

financial situation
 Social Wellness

Developing a sense of connection,

belonging, and a well-developed
support system
 Spiritual Wellness

Expanding our sense of purpose and

meaning in life
 Occupational Wellness

Personal satisfaction and

enrichment derived from one’s
work
 Physical Wellness

Recognizing the need for physical

activity, diet, sleep and nutrition
 Intellectual Wellness

Recognizing creative abilities and

finding ways to expand knowledge
and skills
 Environmental Wellness

Good health by occupying pleasant,

stimulating environment that
support well-being
Health Benefits in
the
Physical Activity
1. Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by
strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising
your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving blood
flow, and increasing your heart’s working capacity. Optimizing each of
these factors can provide additional benefits of decreasing the risk for
Peripheral Vascular Disease.

2. Regular physical activity can reduce blood pressure in those with high
blood pressure levels. Physical activity reduces body fats, which is
associated with high blood pressure.
3. By reducing body fats, physical activity can help prevent and control
this type of diabetes.

4. Physical activity helps to reduce body fat by building or preserving

muscles mass and improving the body’s ability to use calories. When
physical activity is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control
weight and prevent obesity, a major risk factor for many diseases
5. By increasing muscles strength and endurance and improving flexibility
and posture, regular exercise helps to prevent back pain.

6. Regular weight-bearing exercise promote bone formation and may prevent

many forms of bone loss associated with aging.

7. Studies on the psychological effects of exercise have found that regular

physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about
yourself. Researchers have found that exercise is likely to reduce
depression and anxiety and help you to better manage stress.
Remember:
fit
Is not a
Destination.
It is a
Way End
for the
of life first
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