Your Body

Physical fitness is associated with many health benefits, but what is fitness? How fit should you be? How do you get fit and stay fit?

Macronutrients, water, fat, carbohydrate and protein are the major constituents of your body and are obtained from the foods and beverages you consume.

Body weight is the numerical representation of the amount of lean tissue, including water, and fat tissue in your body. Numbers on the scale can be a guide to a healthy weight range, but focusing on a single number may not be helpful.

Anaerobic means in the absence of oxygen. The exercise that you do is anaerobic if your body's requirement for oxygen exceeds its supply.

Shoulder strength and endurance are important for many activities of daily living. Your shoulder and shoulder girdle muscles stabilize and move your shoulder as well as contributing to your posture. Learn how to keep your shoulders healthy and strong.