Fitness is a type of physical activity that aims to maintain overall physical fitness. In addition to physical activity, fitness involves a healthy diet. All this is chosen individually – depending on age, health, structure and characteristics of the figure.
Fitness classes improve:
- flexibility;
- stamina;
- strength;
- balance and coordination;
- reaction;
- speed.
The great popularity of fitness is due to its easy accessibility, you can do it even at home (charging, jogging, etc.).
History of the origin and development of fitness
In ancient times, good physical shape helped people to hunt and protect themselves from wild animals. In addition, people had to work very hard, these loads helped to be healthy and resilient. Many believe that a great contribution to the development of fitness were made by the Greeks, they spent a lot of time doing sports and turned it into a real art.
According to another popular theory, fitness was formed in the United States. American soldiers, to pass the time, conducted various sports training, pulling up, push-ups from the floor, strengthening the abs, etc. Over time, people realized that the quality of life depends more on the level of human physical development. Today, fitness is very popular, there are more and more new trends and programs.