Your physical fitness determines how fit you feel. Even in these times, there is a lot of talk about the importance of being physically fit. But what are the benefits of being fit? Why should you build up your fitness gradually? And why does the fitness you’ve built up decline so quickly if you stop exercising?
The benefits of good fitness
Your fitness consists of two parts: one that you are naturally born with, and one that you can build up through exercise. It’s great if you’re naturally fit, both physically and mentally.
With good fitness;
- you’ll be able to carry out the activities of your daily life with ease
- you’ll recover more quickly after exercise
- increases the risk of injuries at sports off
- Is your resistance to certain illnesses higher?
- you reduce the risk of cardiovascular disorders
- you increase your stress resistance
- you’ll feel fitter and look healthier
Are you not naturally very fit? If so, you can always improve your fitness yourself by exercising. Given the benefits mentioned above, it’s a worthwhile investment!
Build up your fitness gradually
The benefits of being fit are therefore enormous, but don’t go too fast when building up your fitness. Your body first needs to get used to new movements and an increase in the level of exertion. To prevent injuries and overexertion, it is therefore important that you build up your fitness gradually and slowly. Have you noticed that you’re finding it a bit easier to keep up with your exercises or your training? If so, you can take it up a notch. Always give your muscles plenty of rest after a workout so they can recover. You’ll notice that your body is getting fitter and fitter, that you can keep doing the same exercises for longer, and that you’re therefore building up your fitness.
Use it or lose it
Do you leave too long between training sessions or exercise, or do you go for long periods without doing any physical activity? Your muscles will then return to the levels they were at before your last workout, and your fitness and strength will decline again. This is because youThe body utilises nutrients very efficiently. If you do not use these nutrients, your body breaks down muscle mass and converts it into fat. So, to stay fit, it is important to get active and keep active!
Any questions about your fitness? We’d be happy to help!
Do you have an injury or a physical limitation, but would still like to work on your fitness? We’d be happy to help you work out what is possible so that you can start exercising and keep active in a safe way. Would you like to make an appointment to discuss the options? Please call 085-5000333, send an e-mail to info@friskfysio.nl or fill in the contact form on our website. We will contact you as soon as possible.
