Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations).In previous years, fitness was commonly defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, as automation increased leisure time, changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution rendered this definition insufficient. These days, physical fitness is considered a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations.
| Physiological | Health Related | Skill Related | Sports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabolic | Body Composition | Agility | Team |
| Morphological | Cardiovascular Fitness | Balance | Individual |
| Bone Integrity | Flexibility | Motor coordination | Lifetime |
| Other | Muscular Endurance | Power | Other |
| Muscle Strength | Speed | ||
| Reaction time | |||
| Other |
Accordingly, a general-purpose physical fitness program must address the following essentials
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Flexibility Training
- Strength Training
- Muscular Endurance
- Body Composition
- General Skill Training
However, along with these essential components, a comprehensive fitness program that is tailored to an individual will probably focus on one or more specific skills, and on age-or health-related needs such as bone health. Many sources also cite and emotional health as an important 
part of overall fitness. This is often presented in textbooks as a triangle made up of three points, which represent physical, emotional, and mental fitness. Physical fitness can also prevent or treat many chronic health conditions brought on by unhealthy lifestyle or aging. Working out can also help people sleep better. To stay healthy it's important to participate in physical activity.
part of overall fitness. This is often presented in textbooks as a triangle made up of three points, which represent physical, emotional, and mental fitness. Physical fitness can also prevent or treat many chronic health conditions brought on by unhealthy lifestyle or aging. Working out can also help people sleep better. To stay healthy it's important to participate in physical activity.
