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    The document discusses the importance of physical fitness, noting that it improves mood and brain function, reduces disease risk, and strengthens muscles, bones, and joints. Maintaining physical fitness also increases respiratory capacity, bone strength, and the immune system while reducing hypertension and normalizing blood sugar levels. Medical experts recommend taking stairs instead of elevators, walking instead of biking or driving, doing chores quickly, engaging in hobbies, and standing on buses to stay physically fit.

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    UNIT 2

    PHYSICAL FITNESS
    AND
    TESTING
    PHYSICAL FITNESS

    • Is a physical condition when


    an individual has the
    capacity to do everyday
    tasks without a feeling of
    exhaustion.
    IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL
    FITNESS

    • Improves your mood and


    stimulates the brain
    • Reduces your risk of heart
    disease
    • Increases your muscle strength
    and tone
    IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL
    FITNESS

    Improves
    digestion
    and fat
    Improves metabolism
    blood
    circulation
    Strengthens
    your bones
    and increases
    joint flexibility
    IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL
    FITNESS

    Increases your respiratory capacity


    Reduces the risk of disease
    Improve bone strength/density
    Improve immune system
    IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL
    FITNESS

    • Raises endorphins of the body


    • Relieves hypertension
    • Shapes body by removing
    excess fats
    • Normalizes sugar level
    Do not use elevators, climb stairs
    MEDICA
    L Try walking instead of a bike or a car

    EXPERTS
    ' Complete house chores with double speed

    OPINION
    Involve yourself in hobbies
    S
    when traveling by bus, get up halfway
    Get up and continue walking for the rest of the
    journey

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