We do this to our bodies by not staying physically fit. Here are some fundamentals that can help you keep your body going strong for the long haul.

Fitness of our bodies goes along with the fitness of our minds. This means that just as much as we need to focus on keeping our bodies fit, we need to focus on keeping our minds fit. This can be done by use of relaxation exercises implemented to our regular daily exercise plans. Positive thinking, healthy thoughts and motivational plans for fitness work together to help our mind work with out body to stay fit. This is one of the first fundamentals you will want to consider when working out your fitness plan.

There are four main physical fitness fundamentals to cover when you are thinking about staying fit. Those are:

Muscular strength
Cardio respiratory endurance
Muscular endurance
Flexibility

Here is how each of these things work, and why you mental fitness will be as important as any of these functions.

Muscular strength: This is the ability of your muscles to be able to exert a specific amount of strength for a limited amount of time. There are well known stories of humans picking up a car for a short time. That is the muscular strength. When you add the mental image of strength to a strong body, you will find that there is a much higher result.

For example: Lifting weights

Cardio respiratory endurance: This is the ability to have nutrients and oxygen delivered to the tissues of the body that are being worked out. This is also where the wastes are removed and thus purifying the body of much unnecessary waste. When you add the mental calmness, you will find that there is more oxygen that can flow through the blood, then when you are stressed and upset.

For example: Jump rope, bike riding, skiing

Muscular endurance: This is where a group of muscles can maintain a movement in repeated contractions for a specific length of time. Thus creating that stamina needed. Your positive thought patterns can strengthen and motivate your body to be able to repeat these movements.

For example: Pus ups, sit ups, pull-ups

Flexibility: This is where you are able to practice to move your joints and muscles in order to achieve your full range of motion. This is also where relaxing your body and mind will be beneficial in getting your full stretch.

For example: Warming up or slowing down of a muscle stretch

After you are aware of what you will physically and mentally need to do in order to effectively use fitness fundamentals, you will want to set up a plan or schedule what will help you to keep these steps up. You will want to do the needed exercises and relaxation techniques at least three times per week. These are the basic fitness fundamentals. You can go through and include the exercises you find the most beneficial for your needs.