FITNESS

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Your body can stand almost
anything. It’s your mind that
you have to convince.

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 What is
FITNESS
?
 ◦ "Fitness" is a broad term that
means something different to
each person, but it refers to your
own optimal health and overall

Fitness well-being. Being fit not only

means physical health, but
emotional and mental health, too.
It defines every aspect of your
health. Smart eating and active
living are fundamental to fitness.

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What Does Physically
Fit Mean?
◦ To be physically fit means
to be in a state of health
and well-being. Physical
fitness is defined as the
body’s ability to function
efficiently and effectively
in work and leisure
activities, to be healthy, to
resist disease and to react
to emergency situations.
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IMPORTANCE
OF FITNESS

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 ◦ People who are physically fit are also
healthier, are able to maintain their most
optimum weight, and are also not prone
Why is it to cardiac and other health problems. In

important order to maintain a relaxed state of mind,

a person should be physically active. A
to be fit? 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.

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SAVE MONEY
Making healthy
choices, such as
engaging in regular
physical activity, can
reduce your risk for
many health issues
and complications
that can result in
expensive medical
care.

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INCREASE YOUR
LIFE EXPECTANCY
Numerous studies
have shown that
regular physical
activity increases life
expectancy and
reduces the risk of
premature mortality.

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REDUCE YOUR RISK
OF INJURY
Physical fitness can
reduce your risk for
and resilience to
accidental injuries,
especially as you get
older.

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17,900,000
PEOPLE DIED OF CARDIVASCULAR
DISEASES IN 2016

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 1,600,000
died of diabetes in 2016

7,500,000
dies of blood pressure every year

THAT’S A LOT OF PEOPLE!

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THANK YOU, NEXT!
Any questions?

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 • https://www.fitforlifemn.com/what
-does-physically-fit-mean/
• https://www.sharecare.com/health/
fitness-exercise/what-is-fitness
CREDITS • https://www.healthstatus.com/heal
th_blog/wellness/the-importance-
of-physical-fitness/
• https://www.mana.md/the-
importance-of-physical-fitness/

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