Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness(Physical and Mental)

Dr. AMBIKA S Assistant Professor, Department of ISM & CA

Health and fitness is the state of being healthy both, physically and mentally. Regular exercises and balanced diet can improve health and fitness of a person. We can define health as the state of complete mental, physical and social well-being of a person

Physical Fitness

Experts define physical fitness as “one’s ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.” 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.

Healthy Foods to Maintain a Strong Mind and Body

Give your body the nutrients it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed food, including whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free dairy. Drink 8 to 12 cups of water daily. Eat dark green vegetables at least three to four times a week. Try to eat a bean-based meal at least once a week. Fish, Berries ,Winter squash.. etc..

Physical activities that build endurance include:

Brisk walking or jogging and gym workout
Yoga
Dancing
Swimming
Biking
Climbing stairs or hills
Playing tennis or basketball, etc..

Mental Fitness

Mental fitness, on the other hand, is more akin to the idea of exercising the mind to improve cognitive functions, emotional strength, and resilience. It involves activities and practices that enhance our ability to manage stress, solve problems, and maintain a positive outlook.
mental fitness indicates their ability to think clearly and to make decisions efficiently and efficiently. A parallel can be drawn with physical fitness, which relates to the body’s ability to function. Mental Excercise Doing crossword puzzles, Sudoku games, jigsaw puzzles and other games that rely on logic, math, word and visuospatial skills are great ways to increase brainpower. These types of games require multiple cognitive abilities, which challenges your brain and improves processing
speed and memory.

Four pillars of mental fitness

Emotional – This includes self-acceptance, self-esteem, resilience, and the ability to manage strong emotions.
Social – Friends are important because they bring companionship, support, and they enrich our lives.
Financial
Physical

Caring your mental health

Yoga and Meditation.
Get regular exercise – Just 30 minutes of walking every day can boost your mood and improve your health.
Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated.
Make sleep a priority.
Try a relaxing activity.
Set goals and priorities
Practice gratitude.
Focus on positivity.
Stay connected.

Ways To Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy

“Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health"

Get Up and Move – Physical activity does more than improve your physical health.
Plan “You” Time into Your Day.
Boost Your Immunity With Food.
Take a Deep Breath.
Practice Good Posture While Working.
Prepare for a Good Night’s Sleep.
Remember That You’re Not Alone.

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.” – Jim Rohn

Professor Dr S. Panneerselvam, former National Fellow, Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, and former Professor and Head, Departmnent of Philosophy, University of Maders, has thirty-five years of postgraduate teaching and research experience. He has authored/edited nineteen books, in addition to more than 100 research papers in leading philosophical journals and anthologies of global repute. Also, he has preseated papers in more than 300 national and international conferences.

Besides this, Dr Panneerselvam has organized fifty national and international conferences and seminars as director and coordinator. His fields of specialization include Indian Philosophical Traditions, Inter-cultural Philosophy, Postmodern Hermeneutics, Contemporary Continental Philosophy and Tamil Philosophical Tradition. He is a member of Board of Directors of the Asian Network for Comparative Studies on Mind, Chung-Ang University, South Korea, and a member of the editorial committee for the joumnal, Bio-Cosmology-Neo-Aristotelism, Novgorod State University, Russia. He has been a Visiting Professor of the American University of Sovereign Nation, USA and also at Kumamoto University, Japan.

Presently, Dr Panneerselvam is the General Secretary of the Indian Philosophical Congsess. He is also a Member of the Academic Committee, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Simla, and Member of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. He is also the Ombudsperson for the Grievance Redressal Cell of Agurchand Manmull Jain College since he academic year 2022-2023.