Remember Me
forgot your password?

Importance of Physical Fitness

For our ancestors, good health only meant the absence of any disease. Today, however, the whole concept has changed and the importance of total fitness is considered a key component of good health. It is good that people have become health conscious and are trying to incorporate a fitness regimen into their lives. This is especially important when you consider the fact that modern lifestyle advances seem to have ensured that physical exertion for any job, even that of menial labour, has become quite minimal thanks to the technological advances that have served to contain actual physical activities to a bare minimum. The heart, lungs and muscles therefore do not get adequately stimulated in order to produce physiological benefits.

Changes ...http://www.sitagita.com/view.asp?id=9527

Sitagita.com
Rate this Article: 3.7 / 5 stars - 3 vote(s)
Print Email Re-Publish


Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/extreme-sports-articles/importance-of-physical-fitness-381326.html
Add new Comment



Captcha

  • Latest Extreme Sports Articles
  • More from Sitagita.com

Airsoft Game Types: King of the Hill

By: Mike Zhang | 08/07/2009
The basics of the popular airsoft game type 'King of the Hill'

Ollie Lang's Power Paintball Book Review

By: Michael | 07/07/2009
For many years, Oliver "Ollie" Lang has been considered the premier player in the extreme sport of professional (yes professional) paintball. He finally wrote a book that any paintballer, no matter what your level of play, will gain from reading.

Electric Skateboarding As a Mode of the Motorized Skateboard

By: Gabriel Perez | 06/07/2009
Tic-tacking is so pathetically 90's. Think about it. No more kicking on that skateboard to get you around! The skateboards of the future are all motorized.Two years back I watched something on the net that absolutely changed my life!Since then I have had at least 3 different boards, which is as much a tribute to how much I adore these babies. But sadly as it is to their biggest weakness, they break easily. But I still keep purchasing new ones or pur...

The Future of the Electric Skateboard

By: Gabriel Perez | 06/07/2009
Pushing is so pathetically nineties. Think about it. No more kicking on that board to get you around! The skateboards of the future are all electric.2 years back I saw something on the net that totally changed my life!A saw a video about electric skateboards. Since then I have had at least 3 different boards, which is as much a tribute to how much I admire these babies. So what is so awesome about a electric skateboard?

Electric Skateboard of the Future

By: Gabriel Perez | 05/07/2009
Tic-tacking is so pathetically nineties. Think about it. No more kicking on that board to get you around! The skateboards of the future are all electric.A saw a clip about electric skateboards. Since then I have had at least 3 different boards, which is as much a tribute to how much I adore these babies. They're extremely fast. We are talking 20-25 mph and more.It feels like you are flying extremely low. When you zoom around you look for...

Electric Skateboarding As a Mode of the Motorized Skateboard

By: Gabriel Perez | 05/07/2009
Pushing is so pathetically 90's. Get over it. No more kicking on that board to get you around! The skateboards of the future are all motorized.Two years gone I saw something on the web that totally changed my life!A saw a video about electric skateboards. But sadly as it is to their biggest weakness, they break easily. But I still keep purchasing new ones or buy parts for the old ones.So what is so great about a electric skateboa...

Airsoft Gun Types: Spring, Gas and Electric (AEG)

By: Mike Zhang | 03/07/2009
The main three types of airsoft guns are spring, electric and gas. Here is an overview of each.

How To Skateboard

By: Steve Wilson | 03/07/2009
Skateboarding serves to be one among the most famous sports these days, most of the young skateboarders are under the age group of 18 to 20 years. With the younger generation coming up to do skateboarding, it is wise to know the basics and tricks of this sport well in advance before giving it a try.

How to Build Self Confidence in Teenagers

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Teenagers
Teenagers have a lot to deal with. They have to withstand peer pressure, deal with adult expectations and rejections. It's natural that sometimes they are confused and discontented. This causes low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence, which in turn causes depression, unhappiness, and insecurity among teenagers. Help him feel confident, even while emphasising the importance of good manners and healthy values. Symptoms of a troubled teen: * Performing badly in school, lack of concentr

A Whiff of Perfume?

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Weddings
So, D-ay is drawing near, and you’ve got everything in order. Is a wedding day all about “looking” your best? What about the “feel-good” factor? Have you picked the perfume for your special day, yet? Which perfume should you go for? We bring you a whiff of perfume…..

Want to Save Your Failing Marriage?

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Marriage
ow does one identify a failing marriage? When chronic unhappiness has set in and there seems to be no relief in sight, when understanding among the couple seems a distant dream, when bitterness has pervaded the relationship – these are sure signs that the marriage is beyond redemption. What are the indications that show a marriage is heading to splitsville? “Divorce seems the only solution when criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling – become the standard practices in fights betwee

Best Kept Beauty Secrets

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Skin Care
We're always trying to look better. It has something to do with being a woman. We need to look good and get even better looking. Indian women love experimenting with alternative remedies. They know it works, be it a new way to remain sweet smelling in summer. * Do you feel you're putting on weight again? Need to shed a few pounds? Play classical music during meals. You'll end up eating less. * Is your itchy scalp plaguing you? Add an aspirin to your shampoo. Wait till it d

Know Your Divorce Rights

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Personal Injury
One of the greatest concerns of a woman to be divorced is her financial security. There are many cases where a woman hangs on to a bad marriage merely because she is ‘looked after’ (financially) by her husband. Thus, once she has decided to opt for divorce, she must make sure that she will receive her due as maintenance or alimony. While granting maintenance or alimony the court takes into account the financial status of the husband at the time of marriage as well as at the time of divorce and

Asanas for a Slim Waist

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Yoga
A flat tummy and a slim waist is the dream of every woman; but very few attempt at having and maintaining such a figure. There is no need to despair as we can easily turn to yoga for this. These yogasanas besides trimming the tummy and giving a good waistline also help the mind to relax. Padahastasana 'Pada' means foot and 'hasta' means hand in Sanskrit. This asana helps to reduce excess fat in the abdominal area. A graceful figure can be maintained through the regular practice of this asana.

Food That Would Look After Your Curves

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Wellness
To get rid of that extra roll of fat, go for a diet that includes proteins, carbohydrates and fat to give you the right caloric intake. Well-known fitness expert Pervez Mistry tells you what to eat to stay trim: To get rid of that extra roll of fat, go for a diet that includes proteins, carbohydrates and fat to give you the right caloric intake. That will be two servings each of dairy products and meat and four servings of fruit and vegetables. Pure vegetarians should have three servings of da

List of Tests During Pregnancy

By: Sitagita.com | 07/10/2008 | Pregnancy
Blood pressure: Blood pressure will be measured at each visit and is slightly lower during pregnancy that is about 120/70. An elevation of over 140/90 may warn of pre-eclampsia or toxaemia, which is a serious complication. You may have to be treated or just rest in bed. Blood Sugar:Blood sugar screening is a must in the beginning, at 20 weeks and 30 weeks, specially if there is a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Urine analysis Your urine will be checked at each visit for gl

Submit Your Articles Free: Signup


Article Categories




Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.09, 1)