{"id":4096,"date":"2020-05-18T08:06:08","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T07:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/?p=4096"},"modified":"2026-10-24T15:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T13:10:15","slug":"lichamelijke-conditie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/en\/lichamelijke-conditie\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of exercise for physical fitness and strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>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. <\/b><b>But what are the benefits of being fit? Why should you build up your fitness gradually? And why does the fitness you\u2019ve built up decline so quickly if you stop exercising?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The benefits of good fitness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your fitness consists of two parts: one that you are naturally born with, and one that you can build up through exercise.  It\u2019s great if you\u2019re naturally fit, both physically and mentally. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>With good fitness;<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you\u2019ll be able to carry out the activities of your daily life with ease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you\u2019ll recover more quickly after exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increases the risk of injuries at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your resistance to certain illnesses higher?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you reduce the risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hart-_en_vaatziekten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular disorders<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you increase your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress resistance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you\u2019ll feel fitter and look healthier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you not naturally very fit? If so, you can always improve your fitness yourself by exercising. Given the benefits mentioned above, it\u2019s a worthwhile investment!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Build up your fitness gradually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of being fit are therefore enormous, but don\u2019t 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. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent injuries and overexertion, it is therefore important that you build up your fitness gradually and slowly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have you noticed that you\u2019re 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\u2019ll notice that your body is getting fitter and fitter, that you can keep doing the same exercises for longer, and that you\u2019re therefore building up your fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it or lose it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you leave too long between training sessions or exercise, or do you go for long periods without doing any physical activity? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 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!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Any questions about your fitness? We\u2019d be happy to help!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have an injury or a physical limitation, but would still like to work on your fitness? We\u2019d 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 <a href=\"tel:0855000333\">085-5000333<\/a>, send an e-mail to <a href=\"mailto:info@friskfysio.nl\">info@friskfysio.nl<\/a> or fill in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/contact-amstelveen\/\">contact form<\/a> on our website. We will contact you as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your physical fitness determines how fit you feel. Even in these times, there is a lot of talk about the importance of being in good physical condition. But what are the benefits of being in good physical condition? Why should you build up your fitness gradually? And why does the fitness you\u2019ve built up decline so quickly if you stop exercising?  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