What Is Physical Fitness?
May 14, 2009 by Tisha Tolar
Filed under Exercise
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is reaching the halfway point and many of you may find your self 
asking, “What exactly is the definition of physical fitness?”. We all have our own idea of what it means to be physically fit. For some people, fitness is measured by weight, others by strength and still others consider endurance a sign of physical fitness. To determine how fit you are and find ways to improve your fitness level you must first understand that true fitness is measured by multiple components.
• Body Composition- Many people confuse body composition with body weight or body fat. In reality your body composition is actually defined as the percentage of fat, bone and muscle in your body. In relation to physical fitness, the amount of fat compared to bone and muscle is measured to determine body fat percentage and overall health. Too much body fat increases the chances of illness and disease. Conversely men and women who have too little body fat risk decreased exercise performance and severe health complications. The ideal body fat percentage varies by individual based on gender, age, body type and heredity. Finding the level that is right for you is an important factor in determining overall health and fitness.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes With Diet and Exercise
May 8, 2009 by Tisha Tolar
Filed under Health Issues
One of the best way to prevent and deal with Type 2 diabetes is with dieting and exercising. Type 2 diabetes, sometimes called adult-onset diabetes, is experiencing rapid growth in the United States. About 20 
years ago, it was thought that teenagers and young adults were immune to Type 2 diabetes, but even this group of people are experiencing the disease. Why the sudden increase in the number of Type 2 diabetes cases? The national lifestyle, from our diets, reduced activity levels to increased waistlines are all playing a large role in contributing to the increase of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is a serious problem. The disease kills more Americans per year than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
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