Ep 41. What does it mean to be FIT?
We talk about it. We all know the word, but what does it actually mean? Why should you care?
Definition 1
Fitness includes the following essentials:
- Components
- Flexibility
- Cardiorespiratory fitness
- Muscular endurance
- Muscular strength, and body composition.
Definition 2
“One's ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.” This description goes beyond being able to run quickly or lift heavy weights.
Why is this important?
Helps improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build stronger bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing unwanted health conditions
We also cover max heart rate, intensity, and heart rate management and how this ties back to your fitness.
Links:
Cardiac Output - NCBI
Why does your heart rate increase during exercise?
Exercise intensity - Mayoclinic
Hosts
Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles.
This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.
Who should ideally listen?
Men:
- who value their physical and mental health
- who want to improve their physical and mental health
- who are generally nice blokes
- who want to be more interesting at dinner
How are we trying to help?
- Laughter is great medicine, we hope we can make your face at least crease a smile
- We can be hard on ourselves, especially as we get older. You are not alone.
- Simple and clear learnings and actions to support better health and fitness outcomes
Please can you:
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Thank you
Jem & Donny
Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.
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