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General Advice on Fitness

Physical fitness comprises two related concepts:

General fitness - a state of health and well-being;

Specific fitness - a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations.

Anyone seeking to undertake a physical fitness program must address the following points:

• Cardiovascular Fitness,
• Flexibility Training,
• Strength Training,
• Muscular Endurance,
• Body Composition,
• General Skill Training.
  
  – Wikipedia

In addition to the points above, a part of training often overlooked by the a person is the need for a well balanced nutritional diet and adequate time for the body to recover from intensive training sessions.

Surf lifesaving is a demanding discipline requiring quick responses highlighted by prolonged periods of intense activity. Even the most knowledgeable and skilled lifesaver can be a liability if their fitness level is in question.

Some of the following webites have useful resources that can be geared towards fitness training and pre-competition training.

Active.com

Mens Fitness

Free Fitness Tips Blog

For those specifically training for multi-discipline events like the Ironman and Diamond Lady then try a plan designed for triathlon athletes - 220 Triathlon Magazine.

Training plan for beginners

Training plan for advanced

For those who wish to know more about the food we eat and what it does to us, try these websites:

NutritionData.

Healthy Living (Medicine.Net)