Question 1

how can i improve physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

See below: A good start would be to try and walk 30min/day 3-5 times per week.  You will also want to add resistance training to help build lean muscle mass and help burn more calories.  A simple introductory home exercise program designed to build lean muscle and strengthen the core can be found at www.therehabzone.com

Question 2

is physical fitness important as i age?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: It's helpful for general fitness, maintaining endurance and strength, reducing risk of many chronic conditions (eg, diabetes, heart disease, stroke) that often occur later in life, and it may help lower the risk of dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

Question 3

how can i prepare for a physical fitness test?

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Fitness test: Depends on what is included in the physical fitness test. Training is directed towards an expressed goal. Hard to give directions unless you give your destination.

Question 4

why is cardio so important to physical fitness?

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Many reasons: Cardio exercise increases physical endurance; is good for a person's heart and blood vessels; helps prevent many conditions like diabetes, coronary heart disease, and some cancers; and can contribute to a longer life that has good quality.

Question 5

is it possible to work on physical fitness from home?

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Of course: Most physical fitness programs can be done from home. It is not necessary to go to a gym to become fit. There are a variety of devices, weights, exercise equipment, dvds etc that can help you get fit. The simplest one of course is just to walk everyday.

Question 6

how come flexibility is important to physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

See below: Flexibility is just one aspect of physical fitness but is very important. Everyone has different levels of flexibility. Some people can be too flexible. It is important to have a good balance between muscles on the front of the body and muscles on the back of the body. This promotes reasonable flexibility and helps are muscles and joints work optimally.

Question 7

what to eat in the morning of a physical fitness test?

Accepted Answer

Carbs: You will want easily digestible energy for your test.

Question 8

how to know if i have a realistic physical fitness goal?

Accepted Answer

Everyone Different: Check with your doctor and ease into any new exercise program. People can often do more than they think they can, provided they work at it consistently and build up to the new goal. Good luck!

Question 9

how could physical fitness affect all aspects of your life?

Accepted Answer

Feel good about self: Physical fitness can have a positive impact on you feeling better about yourself. It can promote a healthy cardiovascular system and keep you fit and trim, which can help a lot of people feel better from a social standpoint.

Question 10

what to do if i have high level of physical fitness, unhealthy?

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Fitness Usually Good: Having a high level of fitness is typically a good thing. However, it has been said in extreme endurance athletes that they appear to age quicker. This has been attributed to depleted one's alkaline and anti-oxidant reserves. A specific diet focused on alkaline ash foods, such as wheat grass, chlorella, (green drinks) may help. The biggest effect on acid-base balance in the body, is breathing.

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