physical fitness
Cardiovascular and muscular health
Physical fitness is the condition of being healthy and strong enough for physical activity and exertion.
It encompasses cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
Someone who maintains physical fitness through regular exercise and proper nutrition is better equipped to handle daily activities and resist disease.
The job requires a certain level of physical fitness.
The term often appears in contexts of military readiness, athletic training, and general health goals.
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
running · jogging · swimming · cycling · perseverance · resilience · tenacity · rowing
Ability to adapt easily
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- postureBody position, alignment
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
pilates · recovery · stretching · relaxation · mindfulness · breathwork · cooldown · alignment
Contractile body tissue
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- powerliftingMaximal barbell competition sport
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- squatCrouching on bent legs
deadlift · benchpress · dumbbells · barbell · resistance · hypertrophy · gains · calisthenics
Structured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
circuit · bootcamp · drills · plyometrics · warmup · cooldown · stretching · crossfit
Bodily use of food
- dietCustomary food consumption
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
- weightMeasure of heaviness
obesity · prevention · immunity · cholesterol · hydration · sleep · lifestyle · heart
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- marathonLong-distance footrace
triathlon · running · jogging · swimming · cycling · perseverance · resilience · tenacity · rowing · cross-country
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
yoga · pilates · recovery · stretching · relaxation · mindfulness · breathwork · cooldown · alignment · stability
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- powerliftingMaximal barbell competition sport
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
squat · deadlift · benchpress · dumbbells · barbell · resistance · hypertrophy · gains · calisthenics · gymnasium
workout
Structured physical exercise
cardio · circuit · bootcamp · drills · plyometrics · warmup · cooldown · stretching · crossfit · spinning
nutrition
Bodily use of food
- dietCustomary food consumption
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
weight · obesity · prevention · immunity · cholesterol · hydration · sleep · lifestyle · heart · screening
- Military SkillsASVAB, combat readiness, marksmanship, strategic planning, discipline
- athleticismspeed, agility, strength, endurance, stamina
- PE classPE, PE class, gym class, PE teacher, gym teacher
- physical educationPE, gym class, PE class, calisthenics, gymnastics
- astronaut qualificationsmental acuity, stress tolerance, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability
- astronaut requirementsmedical clearance, application process, health screening, vision test
physical fitnesspoor health
Lacking physical wellness
ill health · infirmity · debility · decrepitude · frailty
physical fitnesssedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
physical inactivity · sedentariness · inactivity · sloth · physical neglect
physical fitnessinability
Lack of capacity
incompetence · disability · impairment · unfitness · incapability
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