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What does being 'fit' actually mean? We took the test to find out


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  Keep pushing! Now the test really starts," he yells. "Now the motivation has to come!" We pedal harder, inhale lungfuls of air and channel visions of the Tour de France. "Go, go, go!" On any given day,

The article from MSN explores the concept of fitness beyond just physical appearance, delving into what it truly means to be fit. It discusses a comprehensive fitness test conducted by the author, which included various physical assessments like cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition. The test was inspired by the Australian Sports Commission's guidelines, which define fitness through several components including aerobic fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body fat percentage. The author underwent tests like the beep test for cardiovascular endurance, push-ups and sit-ups for strength, and a sit-and-reach for flexibility. The results highlighted that fitness is multifaceted, involving not just the ability to perform physical tasks but also maintaining health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. The article emphasizes that being fit means having a balanced approach to all these aspects, suggesting that true fitness is about overall health and functionality rather than just looking good.

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