Fitness culture is a sociocultural phenomenon surrounding exercise and physical fitness. It is usually associated with gym culture, as doing physical exercises in locations such as gyms, wellness centres and health clubs is a popular activity. An international survey found that more than 27% of world total adult population attends fitness centres, and that 61% of regular exercisers are currently doing "gym-type" activities. Getting and maintaining physical fitness has been shown to benefit individuals' inner and outer health. Fitness culture has become highly promoted through modern technology and from the rising popularity of social media platforms.
Image: Mann mit ausgeprägten Muskeln am Arm
Image: Amanda Françozo At The Runner Sports 5
Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.
Physical fitness is achieved through exercise, among other factors. Photo shows Rich Froning Jr., four-time winner of "Fittest Man on Earth" title.
Playing sports such as lawn tennis is a common way to maintain/improve physical fitness. Image shows international tennis player Barbora Strýcová.
Swimmers in competitive swimwear perform squats prior to entering the pool in a U.S. military base, 2011.
Ladies performing a common 19th-century fitness routine including climbing the underside of a ladder, balancing and gymnastics
