What is fitness?

• Fitness means being in good physical condition. We often think of athletes as being very fit. They tend to focus on performance-related fitness for sports.
• But you don't have to be an athlete to be fit. Doing more physical activity improves your fitness and health, no matter what size or shape you are.
• This topic focuses on health-related fitness, which helps you feel your best and lowers your risk for certain diseases. Making small changes in your daily lifestyle helps you improve your fitness.