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How do you know when you're physically fit? Why does it matter in your life? By participating regularly in physical activities from this dimension you will be improving your physical and mental health. Your overall strength and endurance will be better suited to any life activity, whether work or play. Both your body image and your sense of well-being will be more positive. Physical activity benefits you in the following areas:
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So let's say...
Let's say you're backpacking. You're hauling anywhere from 5 to 20 pounds
of equipment, food, lucky-stuffed-animals, and other gear up a mountain.
As you climb you break a sweat. You're working your leg muscles, you're
pumping your arms, and your heart is trying to play keep up. As it does,
you're improving your cardiovascular health, and enhancing your muscular
endurance. Neat huh?
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Later when you go to haul the groceries for your parents you notice that it's not as hard as it used to be - and it's not because they're buying fewer groceries. |
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