Peak Fitness

by Stuart A. Beckwith ~ Last Updated:

Being fit always brings to mind the idea of bulging muscles, superman strength and a to-die-for athletic built. But fitness more importantly means the body's resistance level and stamina for physical activities. And peak fitness is the point wherein your physical ability and faculties are functioning at optimum level. Peak fitness means achieving the fullest and the optimum potential of your strength and stamina in your activities.

And contrary to what most people think that peak fitness is only for the young, any middle-aged individual can still achieve peak fitness given the conditions of his body. Achieving peak fitness does not only mean working on a good body built and having the energy and the muscles to do hard, manual, physical labor. It also means following good health habits designed not only to build and develop your muscles, but sustain your body with the energy and the requirements needed for the performance of your tasks to your fullest potential.

Maintain a balanced quantity of calories in your body. Don't stop eating calorie-rich food just because you're trying to cut back on your calorie and lose weight. Calories are used in the performance of simple, ordinary tasks. Load up on fiber. It is important for good digestion and bowel movement. Fiber-rich food like wheat bread, unpolished rice, vegetables and fruits give you a feeling of fullness, which reduces the tendency to overeat. Of course, don't forget your greens. Maintaining a daily vegetable and fruit intake provides you with the necessary vitamins and minerals to beef up your stamina and resistance to disease, ultimately leading to your body's peak fitness.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Be mobile. Exercise and be active. Keeping your body used to physical activity and an active lifestyle develops the muscles and strengthens your body's capacity to do certain tasks. Sedate individuals do not only gain more flab in their middle; they are also more prone to injuries and illness. ten minutes of routine exercise everyday - from something as simple as taking the stairs to stretching and working on the treadmill can help your body maintain its peak fitness level. Of course, remember not to abuse your body. Have moments for lazing around and relaxing those muscles of yours. too much and too little of anything is bad.

Give yourself enough sleep. Sleep is important as it allows your body to rejuvenate, the tissues to heal, the brain and other organs to slow down in their function. A good night's sleep spells more energy the next day, a more enthusiastic, active YOU. Enough sleep allows you and your body to function optimally, to your fullest potential. It is the body's means to recharge itself.

The easiest measure to check your peak fitness level is your body's ability to respond to stress. More so, peak fitness is your body's ability to respond to emergencies. A well-oiled machine should be able to function without the 'clicks' and the 'thuds'. Our body should be able to do its work in much the same way.

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 Torres still a month away from physical peak - ESPN Soccernet

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:34:00 GMT

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 Benefits of Regular Physical Education Lessons in School - Associated Content

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:21:00 GMT

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 Physical fitness affects academic performance - Baton Rouge Advocate

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:34:00 GMT

LAFAYETTE — A physically fit student is more likely to outperform his or her unfit peers academically and a third of Louisiana’s school children are considered obese, according to a report released today by the ...


 My Gym Promotes Healthy Eating to Fuel Children's Fitness - msnbc.com

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:34:00 GMT

My Gym Children's Fitness Centers combine innovative physical early learning/pre-gymnastic glasses with state-of-the-art facilities to empower children by helping them develop the skills, confidence and positive self ...


 How to Test Your Fitness Level Using Free, Accurate Tests - Associated Content

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:29:00 GMT

fitness testing lets you know whether you are improving your health by doing what you are doing, or if you need to adjust your workout plan. You might find you are in poor physical health and didn't even know it.