Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The Importance of Physical and Mental Fitness

A person who is fit is capable of living life to its fullest extent. Physical and mental fitness play very important roles in human lives and people who are both, physically and mentally fit are less prone to medical conditions as well.



What is Fitness?


Fitness does not only refer to being physically fit but also refers to a person’s mental state as well. If a person is physically fit, but mentally unwell or troubled, he or she will not be able to function optimally. Mental fitness can only be achieved if your body is functioning well. You can help relax your own mind and eliminate stresses by exercising regularly and taking healthy diet.

Why is it Important to Be Physically Fit?


People who are physically fit are also healthier, are able to maintain their most optimum weight, and are also not prone to cardiac and other health problems. In order to maintain a relaxed state of mind, a person should be physically active. A person who is fit both physically and mentally is strong enough to face the ups and downs of life and is not affected by drastic changes if they take place.

How Can You Become More Physically Fit?


Becoming physically fit requires a change in lifestyle as well. You will have to incorporate a regular exercise routine in your life and also eat healthier. By avoiding junk foods, fizzy drinks, bad habits like smoking and alcohol and by getting an adequate amount of rest, you will be able to become physically and mentally fit. Just by eliminating all these food substances from your life, no matter how temporarily, you will allow your body to detox and become stronger. Make sure that you spend more time outdoors in the sun, and fresh air and take part in more healthy activities. Fishing, bicycling, swimming, hiking, and even playing football with your kids should be a part of your physically fit lifestyle.

What Are the Advantages of Being More Active?


By becoming more active you can increase your body’s fitness levels and also avoid health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure from developing.

Being Physically Active Means you:


  • Have more vitality
  • Are in better shape
  • Have better mental health
  • Can manage stress better
  • Have more self-esteem

Physical activity helps:

  • Prevent and better control some risk factors for heart disease: blood cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension
  • Improve muscle and bone health (osteoporosis prevention)
  • Improve sleep
  • Control weight



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