1. Physical fitness and you

2. Fitness for life
Fitness – is the ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming overly tired
The more fit you are the more energy you have to meet unexpected demands
Exercise – physical activity that develops fitness
The more you exercise the more fit you become

3. What fitness does for you
The benefits of fitness are more than just physical well being
The benefits are: Your health triangle
Physical
Social
Mental emotional

4. Benefits of Physical health
Higher energy level
Improved strength and endurance
Greater freedom of movement
Better sleep
Better weight control

5. Benefits of social health
Additional chances to meet new people
Ability to work more efficiently
Greater ability to interact and cooperate with others
Opportunity to use talents to help others

6. Benefits of Mental/Emotional health
Enhanced self-esteem
Sharpened mental alertness
Reduced stress
More relaxed attitude

7. The Elements of Fitness
Strength
Endurance
Flexibility

8. Strength- Exercises
Curl-ups
Push ups
Step ups

9. Endurance The best way to build endurance is through aerobic exercise.
Best to perform aerobic exercise for 20 minutes at least 3 times a week

10. Endurance exercises
Walking/Jogging
Jumping rope
Swimming

11. Flexibility
Stretch to a point where you feel a gentle pull. Do not force your muscles to stretch too far. Hold there for a count of seconds
Do not bounce and jerk to try to get more of a stretch
Stretch both sides of your body equally