Fuzion Active Magazine - Issue 1 January 2014 January 2014 | Page 5
THE IMPORTANCE OF
FITNESS
Most people do not have time, on
an everyday basis, to exercise
and stay fit. As a result, obesity
has become a major concern in
many countries. The main reason
for obesity is being attributed to
the sedentary lifestyle of
individuals that is devoid of
exercise or control on the type of
food being consumed by
individuals.
Competition and the need to survive in the world have altered the way we lead our lives. Gone are the days when people
had the luxury to take up a 9am to 5pm job and spend the rest of the evening with family or indulge oneself in hobbies
such as gardening and music. Work schedules have gone for a toss and the advent of technology couple with
globalization has made it mandatory for people to stay connected with the office 24x7. As a consequence fitness and
health have taken a backseat.
Most people do not have time, on an everyday basis, to exercise and stay fit. As a result, obesity has become a major
concern in many countries. The main reason for obesity is being attributed to the sedentary lifestyle of individuals that
is devoid of exercise or control on the type of food being consumed by individuals.
Staying fit has a number of associated benefits. Some of the most alluring benefits are:
It helps individuals stay alert and calm
Exercise keeps the body and mind fit and therefore increases the productivity of an individual
A fit body helps individuals to develop more flexibility, power and strength
Fitness increases the general stamina and immunity
Apart from physical stamina a person can develop mental stamina by staying fit and healthy
There are a number of ways to fitness. It is no longer mandatory for individuals to visit a gym in order to stay fit. There
are other alternate forms, which can be practiced at home, such as yoga, aerobics and outdoor games like cricket and
tennis that help improve fitness and health. Also, there are a number of low-cost exercise equipment available in the
market that aid individuals to exercise for a minimum period everyday but reap maximum benefits out of it.
While there are a lot of ways and means to fitness, it is up to the individual to choose one of the techniques and invest
time on improving fitness levels, in the interest of their own health and well-being.