Physical Fitness

Physical fitness refers to the ability of your body

systems to work together efficiently to allow you to be
healthy and perform activities of daily living. Being
efficient means doing daily activities with the least
effort possible.
 Benefits of being Fit

 Improve your memory and brain function (all

age groups).
 Protect against many chronic diseases.
 Aid in weight management.
 Lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
• Improve your quality of sleep.
• Reduce feelings of anxiety and
depression.
• Combat cancer-related fatigue.
• Improve joint pain and stiffness.
• Maintain muscle strength and balance.
• Increase life span.
• Physical therapists are movement
experts who improve quality of
life through hands-on care,
patient education, and prescribed
movement.
Physical therapists treat people
of all ages and abilities and
empower you to take an active
part in your care. After an
evaluation, your physical
therapist will create a
treatment plan for your
specific needs and goals.
 Common psychological
benefits gained through exercise.
 • Improved mood.
• Reduced stress as well as an improved ability
to cope with stress.
• Improved self-esteem.
• Pride in physical accomplishments.
• Increased satisfaction with oneself.
• Improved body image.
• Increased feelings of energy.
Social benefits
• Increased confidence,
• peer acceptance,
• leadership skills and
• empathy
FACTORS AFFECTING
PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Regularity in exercise
• Diet
• Rest and Relaxation
• Life style
• Age
• Physical special needs
• Environment
Physical activity Pyramid
1. Lifestyle physical activities: Things you
do anytime, anywhere!
2. Aerobic exercises: Things that speed up
your heart rate

• 
. Sports and recreational activities:
Things you enjoy doing
4. Strength and flexibility exercises:
Things that build you up
• 5. Leisure and playtime activities: Things
you love doing
6. Physical inactivity: Things
you should do less
 Sedentary Lifestyle

Type of lifestyle involving little or

no physical activity.
 How does an inactive lifestyle
affect your body?

 You burn fewer calories. This makes you

more likely to gain weight.
 You may lose muscle strength and endurance,
because you are not using your muscles as
much
 Your bones may get weaker and lose
some mineral content
 Your metabolism may be affected, and
your body may have more trouble
breaking down fats and sugars
 Your immune system may not work as
well
 You may have poorer blood circulation
 Your body may have more inflammation
 You may develop a hormonal imbalance