FITNESS
MEANING, DEFINATION AND TYPES OFPHYSICAL FITNESS.
Meaning ;
Physical fitness is he capacity of an individual to carry out his routine
work without any fatigue and after doing work, he has sufficient power to do
some more work .
Social education the ability to perform daily tasks and alertly , with energy left
over for enjoying activities and meeting emergency demands.
Physical fitness involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles
of the body .
DEFINATION;
ACC. To Webster encyclopedia, “It is ability of a person to do daily routine
work without fatigue moreover to participate in playful activities and still reserves
enough capacity to meet any emergency’’
ACC. To Nixon, “physical fitness refers to the organic capacity of the individual
to perform the normal task of daily living without undue fatigue having reserves
of strength and energy available to meet satisfactorily any energy demands
suddenly places upon him.
TYPES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS;
Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and
think they are doing enough. Research has shown that it’s important to get all
nine types of fitness
1. Endurance
2. Strength
3. Balance
4. Flexibility
5. Speed
6. Aerobic
7. Agility
8. Co-ordination
9. Swimming
In terms of physical fitness , our capabilities can be put in to four categories:
cardiovascular fitness ,muscular strength , muscular endurance , and flexibility.
IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS.
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your
health. Being physical active can
Improve your chances of living longer
Strengthen your bones and muscles
Improve your mental health and mood
Exercise control weight
Exercise can be fun
Reduce anxiety, tension and depression
Prevent from disease
Improve efficiency of work
Motivate a person toward +ve life style
FITNESS FACTS ON HOW EXERSICE BENFIT.
Exercise to be happy
You don’t need many types of gym equipment to exercise daily
Regular exercise can prevent the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Exercise enhance the power of the brain
Increased muscle mass burns more calories.
Help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age
Reduce the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes,
various types of cancer and depression
Exercise lets you eat more
Exercise boosts performance and confidence
Reduce feeling of anxiety
Help you control your weight
Improve your physical and mental health
MEANING AND DEFINATION OF NUTRITION .
Meaning ;
Nutrition is the process of consuming food or nourishing liquids , digesting
and absorbing them and using them for health and growth
Nutrition can be defined as a three part process i.e. consumption digestion
and circulation of the food .
The origin of the word nutrition is linked to the latin words ‘nutrinoem and
nurture meaning a nourishing or “to nourish, suckle
Generally , food and nutrition are considered synonyms to each other
which is improper,in fact food is an a mixture of various substances which
are essential for life whereas nutrition is dynamic process in which body is
made healthy by the consumption of food
Nutrients are components is food that an organism uses to survive and
grow
DEFINATION ;
Nutrition is the science of how the body uses food , studies the
interaction between living organisms and food
Nutrition is defined as the food, we eat , air we breathe, water we drink
supplement we ingest, and all that we do that literally “feeds” or
nourishes the body for its own health benefits
THE SIX BASIC NUTRIENTS;
1. Water
2. Carbohydrate
3. Protein
4. Fat
5. Vitamins
6. minerals
COMPONENDS OF NUTRIENTS ;
1. Macro nutrients ; macro nutrients are he nutrients we need in larger
quantities that provide us with energy in other words, fat protein and
carbohydrate. Micronutrients are mostly vitamins and mineral and are
equally important but consumed in very small amounts we generally get
our micronutrients along with macronutrients .
2. Micro nutrients; micro nutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the
body in very small amount .however, their impact on body’s health are
critical, and deficiency in any of them can cause sever and even life
threatening condition
MACRO NUTRIENTS ;
Carbohydrate ; carbohydrate are the sugars , starches and fibber found in
fruits ,grains, vegetables and milk products. though often maligned in
trendy diets, carbohydrates one of the food groups are important to
healthy diet
Fat; is important for making healthy cells it produces hormones and other
signalling molecules and is source of energy storage. Two categories of fat
are saturated . they have the same amout of calories but different affetcts
on your health .
Water; water is the most abundant and most frequently overlooked
component of food. The water content of solid foods is veriable, ranging
from wet foods such as fruits and organs and vegetable at 80-95%water
content through raw lean meat at about 60% to dry foods such as nuts at
about 5%
Protein ; protein is used for building, maintain and repairing body cells and
organs .they also make hormones and enzymes which regulate body
functions. And it is an energy source.
MICRO NUTRIENTS;
Vitamins; vitamins are complex organic substences found in our food which
support almost every system in the body including the immune system, the
brain and the nervous system . many of them help convert food in to
energy and help the body to use carbhohydrate , fat and protein.
Minerals ; Mineral healthy diets contain a range of essential dietary
minarals including, calcium ,phosphorus ,sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and
mangnesium in addition,healthy diets contain a range of dietry trace
element s including iron, copper, zinc, manganese , molybdenum,iodine,
bromine , and selenium
MEANING OF WELLNESS PHYSICAL
Wellness Is An Overall State Of Well-being. It Is Involves Doing You
Best In All Three Sides Of The Health Triangle.
A. Social
B. Mental
C. Physical
DEFINITION OF WELLNESS
Acc. To The World Health Organization, "Wellness Is A State Of Complete
Physical, Mental, And Social Well-being, And Not Merely The Absence Of
Disease Or Deformity.
"Wellness Is Considered The Optimal State Of Health. Wellness Is The
Capacity Of A Person By Which He Lead A Balanced Life So We Conclude
That Wellness Is The Ability Of An Individual To Live A Mentally, Physically,
Socially And Emotionally Balanced Life.
IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS
✔ Health Active Living
✔ Improve Health
✓ Become Active Member Of Society
✓ Achieve Optimum Growth And Development
✔ Healthy And Happy Life
✓ Develop Personality
✓ Reduce The Anxiety, Tension, And Depression
PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Physical Wellness Involves Aspects Of Life That Are Necessary To Keep
Yourself In Top Condition.
Physical Wellness Promotes Proper Care Of Our Bodies For Optimal Health
And Functioning:
Optimal Physical Wellness Is Developed Through The Combination Of
Beneficial Physical Activity/Exercise, Managing Your Stress, Getting Enough
Sleep, And Healthy Eating Habits.
Elemental Components Of Physical Wellness Include Building Muscular
Strength And Endurance, Cardiovascular Strength And Endurance And
Flexibility
SOCIAL WELLNESS
►Social Wellness Refers To The Relationships We Have And How We
Interact With Others
►It Refers To The Ability Of An Individual To Interact With Others And Lead
A Socially Well-adjusted Life In Society.
► Social Wellness Involves Build Healthy, Nurturing And Supportive
Relationships As Well As Fostering A Genuine Connection With Those
Around Us.
► Conscious Actions Are Important In Learning How To Balance Our Social
Life With Our Academic And Professional Lives.
INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS
Intellectual Wellness Encourages Learning.
It Is The Ability To Learn And Use Information Effectively.
It Focuses On Improving Creativity, Mental Alertness, Motivation To Learn
And Master New Skills
It Is Important To Explore New Ideas And Understandings In Order To
Become More Mindful And Better-rounded
Having An Optimal Level Of Intellectual Wellness Inspires Exploration.
Intellectual Wellness Also Stimulates Curiosity.
Curiosity Is Important Because It Motivates You To Try New Things And
Develop A Better Understanding. It Can Be Improved By Expanding
Knowledge About Current Events And Improving Our Skills.
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
It is An Important Part Of Overall Wellness. Emotional Wellness Inspires
Self-care, Relaxation, Stress
Reduction And The Development Of Inner Strength
It Is Important To Be Attentive To Both Positive And Negative Feelings And
Be Able To Understand How To Handle These Emotions.
Emotional Wellness Also includes The Ability To Learn And Grow From
Experiences.
To Enhance Emotional Wellness, An Individual Must Balance His Activities,
Manage Stress And Learn To Control Explosive Tempers
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Life Style:
1. The Way In Which A Person Lives
2. Style Of Living That Reflects The Attitude And Values Of A Person Or
Group,
3. Lifestyle Is Defined As The Habits, Attitudes, Tastes, Moral Standards,
Economic Level Etc. That Together, Constitute The Mode Of Living Of An
Individual Or Group
➤A Healthy Lifestyle Is A Valuable Resource For Reducing The Incidence
And Impact Of Health Problems, Enabling You To Better Cope Up With Life
Stresses, As Well As Improving Your Quality Of Life.
COMPONENTS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLEA
Healthy Lifestyle Is Mostly Associated With:
I. Proper Diet
II. Physical Exercise
III. Proper Sleeping Pattern
IV. Personal Hygiene
V. Absence Of Bad Habits Or Addiction
VI. Health Education
VII. Safe Environment
VIII. Physical Fitness
IX. Love Through Social Support And Healthy Relationsh
X. Emotions
XI. Active Social Life
IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
A Healthy Lifestyle Has Both Short And Long Term Health Benefits.
Long Term, Eating A Balanced Diet, Taking Regular Exercise And
Maintaining A Healthy Weight Can Add Years To Your Life And Reduce The
Risk Of Certain Diseases Including Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure,
Diabetes, Obesity Diseases Etc.
In The Short-term It Can Also Make You Feel And Look Your Best, Give You
More Energy And Help You Maintain A Healthy Weight.
8 Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle
Measure And Watch Your Weight....
Limit Unhealthy Foods And Eat Healthy Meals....
Take Multivitamin Supplements.
Drink Water And Stay Hydrated, And Limit Sugar food
Exercise Regularly And Be Physically Active....
Reduce Sitting And Screen Time....
Get Enough Good Sleep....
Go Easy On Alcohol And Stay Sober
5 Healthy Tips
1. Eat A Variety Of Food.
2. Cut Back On Salt.
3. Reduce Use Of Certain Fats And Oil.
4. Limit Sugar Intake
5. Avoid Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol use
