The capacity for performing physical activities without exhaustion. Fitness depends on strength, flexibility, and endurance. Because cardiovascular fitness is the precondition for all other forms of fitness, regular aerobic exercise (see aerobics), which makes the body’s use of oxygen more efficient, is the basis of any fitness programme. Specific activities, such as weight training or yoga, can help develop strength and flexibility when included in a programme (see exercise). When the body is fit, the maximum work capacity and endurance are increased. A fit person has a better chance of avoiding coronary artery disease and preventing the effects of age and chronic disease.
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