What does it mean to be physically "fit?" Physical fitness is defined as "a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity" (USDHHS, 1996). The following resources will provide you with knowledge and assistance to design a plan that's best for you. Physical Activity for Everyone! - Regular physical activity reduces the risk for many diseases, helps control weight, and strengthens muscles, bones, and joints. For older adults, it can also reduce the risk for falls. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
| Healthy Youth - Promoting Better Health for Young People through Physical Activity and Sports. Enhancing efforts to promote participation in physical activity and sports among young people is a critical national priority. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
| Overall Fitness - Overall fitness is made up of five main components. In order to assess your level of fitness, look at all five components together. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
| | - Physical Activity - National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion - This site is geared toward child care and after-school providers, and provides a variety of physical activity and nutrition resources by age, topic, and keywords. Resources include games and activities, lesson plans, healthy recipes, information for parents, fitness campaigns, funding strategies, informational resources, and Spanish language Web sites.
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