General fitness, which is a state of health and well-being and

Specific fitness, which is a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations.

Physical fitness is the capacity of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and muscles to function at optimum efficiency. In previous years, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. Automation, increased leisure time, and changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution meant this criterion was no longer sufficient. Optimum efficiency is the key.

Physical fitness is now defined as 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. Fitness can also be defined into five categories aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.