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

Contents 1 General fitness 2 Task-oriented fitness 3 Effects of physical fitness on cognitive performance 4 See also

General fitnessEdit

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:

• Flexibility
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscular strength and endurance
• Agility
• Balance
• Speed

Task-oriented fitnessEdit

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

Effects of physical fitness on cognitive performanceEdit

See alsoEdit

• Aerobic exercise
• Exercise
• Health
• Physical endurance
• Physical strength

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