Exercise Science Versus Fitness
Physical fitness has become an important factor in everyone's life. It is defined as the capacity to do basic activities and functions properly. It also involves the capacity to avoid or limit disability due to injury, disease or old age. There are several ways to measure one's fitness level: Muscular fitness refers to being healthy, strong and mobile. Muscle strength is influenced by genetics, current condition and lifestyle. Muscular fitness can be improved through a good diet, regular exercises and rest. Physical fitness is usually achieved through regular physical activity, proper nutrition and adequate rest. This fitness routine may include weight training to build muscle mass, stretching exercises to strengthen the joints and tendons and swimming for cardiovascular fitness. The physical activity and diet plan should be altered according to an individual's current health, age, previous injury and lifestyle. The definition of "fit" has been altered...