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Fit or Healthy?

It is vital to understand fit isn't necessarily healthy. Can one have fitness without health or vice versa? Absolutely! A muscular physique does not constitute health but rather a level of fitness. Fitness is generally measured by the maximum oxygen uptake also referred to as V02max. For example, an athlete is most likely to test as very fit in terms of V02max, but is he or she really healthy?

Tell me, do you consider yourself Fit and Healthy or simply one of the two? Share your thoughts and let's discuss!

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Permalink Reply by Stu Deane on November 9, 2008 at 10:33pm: I don't think one can be healthy without a level of fitness. I agree that being fit does not necessarily imply being healthy. It is one component.

I'm quite fit but I probably don't satisfy the criteria for healthy. I had a minor stroke 6 months ago. The MDs have not been able to pinpoint a cause. That would probably keep me from being classified as healthy even though I feel healthy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Maureen Guest on November 9, 2008 at 10:44pm: I agree. One's state of healthiness does entail a level of fitness.

Stu Deane said:
I don't think one can be healthy without a level of fitness. I agree that being fit does not necessarily imply being healthy. It is one component.

I'm quite fit but I probably don't satisfy the criteria for healthy. I had a minor stroke 6 months ago. The MDs have not been able to pinpoint a cause. That would probably keep me from being classified as healthy even though I feel healthy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lahai Sogbandi on November 19, 2008 at 2:52pm: Hello, Maureen! I believe I'm both, but there's always room for improvement! :-); ▶ Reply to This