Health Articles Screening for Prostrate Cancer Fitness for a Healthy Heart Being physically fit enhances the quality and the length of our lives, but most of us can't seem to find time. To make it work for you - it must become a top priority.
Health is a very precious gift and deciding to stay fit is a way of protecting that gift.
Remember that it is a good idea to see your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program, particularly if you have a chronic medical condition, have a family history of heart disease, or are a smoker. Fitness is a combination of body composition, muscular performance, and cardiovascular fitness with the later being one of the most important components. Improving cardiovascular increases your supply of oxygen and energy to your body. It also decreases your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and othe life threatening diseases. Cardiovascular fitness can lead to prolonged endurance and will help you perform to your best abilities.