It certainly pays to be fit. People who are fat or maybe just a
little on the flabby side are prone to be short of breath after
climbing a flight of stairs. They ache all over after spending a
day just window shopping at the mall or strolling in the park.
And usually, those are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes
to the problems that heavy-set people face.

Generally, a physically fit person enjoys a gets to be in good
physical condition because of regular physical activity, proper
nutrition and ample rest to allow the body to recover fully from
the rigors of everyday living.

Being fit not only makes us more physically capable of meeting
the challenges that come our way, it also helps us out mentally
and emotionally. For one thing, it helps us deal with stress
better which is quite a benefit if you really think about it.
Not only does stress ruin our well-being and sap the enjoyment
out of our days, it can kill us slowly by adversely affecting
essential body functions.

Among the staples of the most popular and effective programs
for physical fitness are regular exercise, physical therapy,
massage and even taking a hot bath or other activities that can
relax and sooth our nerves. Physical fitness means more than
just taking care of the physical parts of our being, you know.

However, with regard to our overall fitness, an effective
regimen should address our flexibility, cardiovascular
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition,
agility, balance and speed.

There is no easy way to physical fitness. It always takes time
and hard work, as well as discipline and consistency. But being
physically fit is its own reward and more than well worth the
sacrifice. We hate to admit it but overweight people really do
envy those with impressive physiques.

Being fit and free from stress allows us to attain peace of
mind as well as the confidence and capability to face any
physical, emotional and mental challenges of everyday life.

Sometimes, the biggest challenge in getting fit is getting
started. So why don’t you seize on that momentum that you are
probably feeling now and start on a physical fitness program?
Try walking a few blocks and see the difference it can make.
After that, you may not want to stop trying to get physically
fit.

About the Author: Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for
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