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You already know that benefits come when you
prioritize physical fitness. The trick is
understanding what, exactly, fitness is and how
you can go about achieving it.
Thats where the five components of fitness come
in. They are the blueprint for the American
College of Sports Medicines (ACSMs) physical
activity guidelines and serve as a helpful tool
for organizing and executing your own
well-balanced workout routine.1
The five components of fitness are
Cardiovascular endurance Muscular strength
Muscular endurance Flexibility Body
composition Creating a fitness plan that
incorporates each of these elements can help
ensure that you get the most health benefits from
your routine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) links regular physical activity to a
reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2
diabetes, some cancers, improved bone health,
enhanced mental health, and improved quality of
life with age.