Fitness by definition is: the ability to carry out every day activities without undue fatigue or stress.
It is a well documented fact that exercise is an essential part to our overall health and wellness. With more and more evidence proving that exercise is key to helping in preventing numerous diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, many types of cancer. Becoming fitter should be a top priority.
It has also been proven that exercise is instrumental in preventing obesity when accompanied by a healthy diet.
It is never too late to start exercising. Providing that the individual is healthy, then there are a wide range of exercises available.
By making some simple lifestyle changes can have a major impact on our health. Activities such as walking, gardening, cleaning and even doing some DIY can have a major impact on our health.
Physical fitness is made up of the following
- Cardiovascular
- Muscular Strength
- Muscular Endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Components
There are FIVE components which make up overall fitness
- Physical Fitness (Health and Skill fitness)
- Mental & Emotional Fitness
- Medical Fitness
- Nutritional Fitness
- Social Fitness
Get Fit Running
For those wishing to undertake a slightly bigger challenge. Come and join us on our Zero2Thirty training program. The aim of this is to get people from no running, to running for 30 minutes non stop. This is a great challenge for those aiming to do 5km runs such as Park Run.
If you’ve mastered the 5km run, join us for our Thirty2Sixty program and start on your 10km PB!
Why become Fitter?
Being fitter not only helps you physically, it also has a being impact on mental health too. Exercise is one of the best forms to control a number of conditions such as anxiety and depression. Being fit also gives the individual a sense of achievement as well as increased confidence.
Improve Your Fitness Starting Today!
As a Personal Trainer, Running Technique Coach and Nutrition Coach, I can help you achieve your personal goals by helping you become fitter and stronger. Whether you are looking to:
- Lose weight,
- Become fitter
- Take up running
- Improve your running Technique
- Improve your lifestyle and become healthier
