Significance of Physical fitness
Physical fitness, according to various philosophical and scientific perspectives, encompasses the overall health and well-being of an individual, essential for performing physical activities effectively. It is considered crucial for academic success, personal health, and the ability to engage in sports or daily tasks. Factors such as nutrition, regular exercise, and lifestyle choices significantly influence one's physical fitness. The concept highlights the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle for both physical and mental health across different contexts, including Ayurveda, Vedanta, and scientific frameworks.
Synonyms: Wellness, Health, Fitness, Condition, Vigor, Strength, Physical well-being, Bodily health, Exercise, Physical condition, Fitness level, Health condition, Bodily health.
In Dutch: Lichamelijke fitheid; In Finnish: Fyysinen kunto; In Spanish: Aptitud física; In German: Körperliche Fitness
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Physical fitness'
In Buddhism, physical fitness encompasses maintaining health and well-being through consistent exercise and activity, emphasizing the connection between physical health and spiritual development.
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) The state of health and well-being that is achieved through regular physical activity and exercise.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Physical fitness'
In Hinduism, physical fitness encompasses women's health for suitors, criteria for bathing rituals, medical study qualifications, overall well-being essential for spiritual activities, and the balance between physical health and spiritual pursuits.
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) One of the qualifications required for admission to medical studies, highlighting the importance of a student's physical health in the learning process.[2]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The overall health and well-being of the body, necessary for engaging in spiritual and contemplative activities.[3]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) A desirable trait in women referring to health and the ability to maintain an active life, important for suitors.[4]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Describes the criteria that determine whether an individual is suitable to follow the outlined bathing rituals, including the number of baths.[5]
The concept of Physical fitness in scientific sources
Physical fitness encompasses the ability to engage in activities without fatigue and reflects an individual's overall health and well-being, enabling effective participation in physical tasks.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to a state of health and well-being, including the ability to perform daily activities with vigor and alertness.[6] (2) The health program aimed to improve the physical fitness of the participants, showing a focus on the overall health of individuals.[7] (3) The text explores methods to assess and predict physical fitness, particularly focusing on the 20-metre multistage shuttle run test as a means to measure aerobic capacity and predict maximum oxygen uptake.[8] (4) A state of health and well-being, and there is a distinction made for health-related research between this, exercise, and physical activity.[9] (5) This is the state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.[10]