Health is paramount to life and necessitates the body and mind to be in good shape, irrespective of age, gender, background or profession. We did a random survey of people who do some form of exercise regularly to find out what fitness means to them. Here are some of their answers that will inspire healthy living.
Snigda Vakharkar, 36/F
Medical doctor
Fitness means LIFE for me. Can't imagine a day without exercise...
Shivas Nath , 46/M
Sports industry educationalist
Fitness is good health and a balanced lifestyle that includes a generous amount of physical activity.
Fitness does not mean a body sculpted in a gym. It covers a good diet, a mix of strength, flexibility and endurance, certainly covers good sleeping patterns and the mental aspect too.
Fancy, 39/F
Chemical Engineer
Fitness is a state of body and mind that helps one exude energy, enthusiasm and charm
Mehernosh Bamboat, 27/M
Fitness Coach
Fitness means the condition of being physically and mentally fit with good health.
It is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy life.
Shaila Jain, 63/F
Businesswoman of Handicrafts
I do yoga every morning and walk extensively.
Fitness means being able to partake in all activities appropriate for my age and not being hindered by aches and pains.
Sanket, 23/M
Cricketer
For me it’s exercising regularly, staying in shape and eating right!
Meera Khanna, 58/F
Yoga instructor
Fitness is such an important part of life. One should be physically as well as mentally fit. A healthy fit person can never be a liability on society.
Vanjakshi Kanodia, 46/F
Teacher & Strider runner
Fitness is to live a full live physically mentally and spiritually fit in all aspects.
Camelia Oberoi, 43/F
Craniosacral therapist & Pilates instructor
I think being fit is for me just generally how I feel when I wake up each morning and how I go through my day.
It is feeling positive, energetic throughout the day, feeling healthy, with no aches or pains, and getting good sleep. And I think just becoming a better version of myself!
Anonymous 38,M
Social media Maven
Fitness for me is about being healthy.
Being able to play any sport I like, going out for a trek, etc and to be able to enjoy the food I eat without any doubts.
R. Shivakumar, 50/F
Executive coach
Fitness is when body functions at its peak, when there is overall well-being.
Pallavi Parikh, 43/F
Homemaker
Fitness to me means overall wellbeing which includes eating right, exercising, staying away from caffeine and alcohol and good mental health.
Prasoon Dant, 70/M
Retired Professor
I think just being passionate and enthusiastic about life in general, and having varied interests keeps you physically and mentally fit.
I do some gardening, reading, watching news, and taking interest in all that is happening around me, that includes cooking something for my family once a month.
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