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Physical fitness is an attribute required for service in virtually all militaries.

The notion of physical fitness is used in two close meanings.

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[edit] General fitness

In its most general meaning, physical fitness is a general state of good physical health. A physically handicapped person's body may be physically fit (healthy), though its ability is likely to be less than optimum.

Physical fitness is a result of regular physical activity, proper diet & nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery within the parameters allowed by the genome.

Physical fitness is often divided into six types:

[edit] Task-oriented fitness

A person may be said to be physically fit to perform a particular task with a reasonable efficiency, for example, fit for military service.

[edit] Effects of physical fitness on cognitive performance

[edit] See also

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