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Physical fitness

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physical fitness
state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities
endurance
thumb|Twins Tashi and Nungshi Malik on endurance trek at the foothills of the Himalayas
physical activity
human physical activity consisting of voluntary bodily movement by skeletal muscles
physical strength
measure of a life form's exertion of force on physical objects
agility
thumb|300px|Material to exercise the balance agility for children Agility or nimbleness is an ability to change the body's position quickly and requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance. More specifically, it is dependent on these six skills: Balance – The ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving (i.e., not to fall over) through the coordinated actions of our sensory functions (eyes, ears and the proprioceptive organs in our joints); Static balance – The ability to retain the ce
balance
ability to maintain the line of gravity of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway
motor coordination
process and the result of the interaction of various perceptual, control, regulatory and motor elements to form an orderly, purposeful sequence of movements
cardiovascular fitness
ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement
fitness culture
sociocultural phenomenon surrounding exercise and physical fitness