Fitness consists of exercises that help maintain good physical shape.
The concept of fitness is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The term, belonging to the English language, is used in our language to refer to exercises that allow maintaining good physical shape .
When we talk about fitness, therefore, we are referring to a practice or discipline linked to physical activity . Fitness aims both at aesthetics (toning muscles, eliminating fat, etc.) and at health (fighting overweight and improving cardiovascular capacity).
The purpose of fitness, ultimately, is to ensure that the body can function effectively and efficiently to stay healthy. With this objective, it appeals to the development of resistance , flexibility and strength exercises.
Fitness modalities
There are different types of fitness. Some are more demanding and require the assistance and guidance of a physical trainer or coach. However, anyone can perform certain exercises associated with fitness spontaneously and without much preparation, such as walking thirty minutes a day. In any case, it is important to highlight that it is best to consult a doctor beforehand to carry out the necessary physical controls.
Running, lifting weights, doing sit-ups and using exercise machines are some of the actions that are usually part of fitness. The notion is also related to a sporting culture that includes competitions where participants exhibit their physical fitness.
Beyond the sporting or competitive level, fitness can help in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes , among other disorders.
Before starting fitness, it is advisable to consult with a doctor to evaluate health conditions.
Different views
Experts in the field of fitness assure that the secret to success is found in consistency and balance between moments of physical exercise and moments of stillness. For example, it is not very productive to do frequent training interspersed with dozens of hours of inactivity, and that is why so many people dedicate a lot of energy to weight loss or muscle toning plans but do not obtain the results they are looking for.
Of course, not everyone thinks the same, since there are also "miracle plans" that promise impressive physical development with just a few minutes of work a day. For example, there is seven minutes a day , which anyone can do at home with nothing more than a chair to break the sedentary lifestyle that so characterizes city life.
The seven-minute fitness plan
The seven-minute fitness plan was developed by Chris Jordan precisely with the aim of helping all those individuals who spend a large part of the day sitting in the office or at home and who cannot find the time or the desire to go to the gym. or go out to play sports . This routine is intense and was designed specifically to fit this lifestyle .
According to hundreds of people, the plan really works, and that is why it became so popular among wellness lovers, although this does not mean that there are also many skeptics who question its legitimacy.
Each exercise in this fitness plan lasts thirty seconds, with a ten-second rest between each one. It is very important to do them in the order indicated by its creator, since he conceived it to tone opposing muscles and take care of the heart rate throughout the entire workout . Let's see below the list of the exercises that comprise it: jumps; wall squats; push-ups; abs; getting on and off the chair; unsupported squats; triceps training; iron; raise your knees alternately; strides; push-ups; side plank.
Despite the apparent simplicity of the seven-minute fitness plan, those who have tried it say that near the end of the workout it is difficult to maintain the pace, since the physical effort required is not negligible.