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People view “fitness” as different things.  Some people think it means to be healthy.  Other people think it means to be strong.  Even other people think fitness means having a great looking body.  These are all correct.  One thing most people agree on is that exercise is an essential key to being healthy and staying fit.  Being fit involves your whole body, including your muscles, heart, lungs and even your skeletal system.

Exercise can help you stay fit in several ways.  Physical activity can cause the heart and heart muscles to work harder.  This will lead to more blood flow and will also help the oxygen in the body to circulate to reach the tissues and also helps get rid of waste products in our bodies.  When we exercise, we usually breathe deeper which gives our bodies more oxygen to make the heart work.  When we breathe out, we get rid of carbon monoxide, which is a very unhealthy waste product.  Exercise also helps prevent obesity, and can also improve our balance and strength, too.  Although any exercise is great for the body, there are different routines that can help develop specific parts of your body.  Pilates and yoga and help give you more flexibility and muscle control, while a fast-paced aerobic exercise can help improve your heart and lungs and also build muscle and tone your body.  Even something as simple as taking a 30 minute walk several times a week can go a long way in keeping your body fit.

Healthy eating is also part of staying fit.  Eating gives us calories and nutrients that we need to live and also gives us energy to get through the day.  Most of us have heard the words “healthy eating,” but not everyone knows exactly how to eat healthy.  A healthy diet involves food that gives us a good balance of all of the vitamins and nutrients that our body needs to function and stay fit.  Using the familiar food pyramid can give us the best diet for our bodies in order to give you all our nutrients and also help you to stay physically fit.

To maximize your fitness, you will also want to try to reduce stress, as this can take away energy and just give you an overall bad feeling in your body.  If you are a smoker, you may want to try to quit smoking, as quitting will improve your lungs, skin, hair, and many other things.  In addition, having good hygiene is important to staying fit.  These few things, along with regular exercise and a healthy diet will help you not only have a great body, but stay physically fit, as well.




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