Health can, generally, be measured on major three parameters: Physical, Psychological and Nutritional. Physical health means the physical appearance of a person; Nutritional health means the presence of essential nutrients in the body to fight diseases with immunity. Psychological health means the ability in a person to maintain patience, calm and composure in all circumstances of life.

Health professionals consider cancer, diabetes and several other mental and physical health issues such as depression, lethargic attitude, etc to deficiencies in fitness and well-being of a person. Unhealthy and unfit lifestyle of a person also results in premature death. Obesity and lack of physical fitness in young generation sets the stage for diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health problems.
Walking, running, cycling, playing, swimming, gardening, skipping, weight-lifting and Yoga are some of the important activities which help us maintain fit and healthy lifestyle. A person who is fit both physically and mentally is strong enough to face the ups and downs of life, and is not affected by drastic changes in the circumstances.
One should also spend time outdoors in the sun, inhaling fresh air and taking part in healthy activities. Staying active makes you stay energetic.Out of the several components that affect one’s health, following are the seven key physical components to ensure the overall good health, fitness and mental well-being:

1. Cardiovascular/Aerobic Conditioning
2. Strength Training and Muscular Development
3. Stretching – Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons
4. Core Stability – Both physical and mental
5. Nutrition and Supplementation – Balanced Diet
6. Mental Rest and Relaxation – Balanced lifestyle
7. Sleep – Regular sleep Eating healthy and nutrients rich food, exercising, taking sufficient sleep, and avoiding intake of harmful substances are just a few simple ways to stay healthy and fit.

By Dr Anushka Lobo