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Many people have differing opinions about what fitness is and how to obtain it. No ONE thing defines fitness, while it does have objective factors that can be measured (RHR, Blood Pressure, Insulin Sensitivity, Adipose Tissue-Lean Mass Ratio, Grip Strength, etc.), the fact of the matter is Fitness is truly subjective. Whether it’s the ability to run 2 miles, play a pick up basketball game, execute yoga poses, Powerlifting, or practice a martial art – the list goes on. The best form of fitness is the activity(s) that you enjoy and will consistently do – day in and day out. The difference between a marathon runner and your avid pickleball player is minimal, so long as they’re doing it by choice – choosing to engage in an activity that promotes physical & mental health out of pure enjoyment for the endeavor.
Many Experts define fitness as “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.” So broad, yet so specific – daily activities differ enormously from one another. A Gymnasts daily activities differ largely from a stay-at-home mother – however, to execute their tasks they both need substantial fitness. The gymnast may need to walk on their hands and do pull ups every day, building their strength & endurance – improving their health markers. The stay-at-home mother may need to bend over and pick up her 40lb toddler & run be quick and nimble on her toes incase of an emergency – doing the exact same for her. For both, the core definition & fundamental values are the same – yet applied so differently.
Anyone can become physically (and mentally) fit in many ways, through many different endeavors. However, whether you’re a middle aged construction worker or a 75 year old retiree – there are fundamental principles that can improve everyone’s FITNESS – as defined above.
One Principle that we are all human and all have the same skeletal & muscular structure, meaning we all require the ability to perform functional movement patterns, without compromise. Functional Strength is the core foundation of this principle:
Here are some examples of exercises that will build FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH, helping to achieve sustainable fitness.
-Johnny Robertson (@CoachBlest)