The document describes two men, Mr. Chopin and Eric, who are both 36 years old with similar backgrounds but different levels of fitness and health. Mr. Chopin weighs 407 lbs, struggles with daily activities, and has health issues like hypertension and diabetes. Eric is in great shape, feels energetic, and engages in exercise. It is revealed that Eric Chopin underwent a weight loss program, lost over 200 lbs, and gained a new life, showing the power of fitness to improve health and well-being.

1. Subhanjan Das

2.  Mr. Chopin is 36 years old.
 He is 407 lbs
 He is unable to perform simple daily
activities like stair climbing, running
a little to catch a bus or even squatting
on the floor.
 He feels miserably depressed
 He is also suffering from hypertension
and diabetes

3.  Eric is also 36.
 However, he is in great shape.
 He feels energetic, very positive
about life.
 He is able to perform everyday
activities, plus he engages in gym
and sports.
 He lives a healthy life

4.  Mr. Chopin and Eric:
same age, similar height
and background, yet
their approach towards
life is completely
different.
- Why?
Because Eric is fit & Mr.
Chopin is not.
That’s the power of fitness

5. Now a little surprise
 Meet Eric Chopin.
 He has undergone a
weight reduction
regime, lost more
than 200 pounds and
gained a new life.
 That’s the real power
of fitness

6. Fitness
Physical fitness is considered a
measure of the body’s ability to
function efficiently and effectively
in work and leisure activities, to be
healthy, to resist hypokinetic
diseases, and to meet emergency
situations.

7. Physical Fitness
There are 2 different kinds of fitness
General Fitness Specific Fitness
General fitness is also known as Health Specific fitness is required to take
Related Fitness because it relates to the part in sport at a high level. For
type of fitness required to cope with example, a cyclist and runner will
everyday living. For example, some need exceptional levels of
strength will be needed to work in the stamina.
garden or clean the house.

8. The Components of General Physical Fitness
The main components of general physical fitness are often referred to as
the Four S’s.
Suppleness Strength Stamina Speed

9. Minimum Levels of Physical Fitness
Physical fitness is a blend of a number of physical qualities, which we all need to a
greater or lesser extent. To exist on a daily basis we all need a minimum level of
fitness to carry out the various tasks of each day. During an average day, a person
may need the following…
The ability to keep going throughout
Stamina
the day, e.g. delivering post.
The ability to reach in all directions
and help prevent injury, e.g. to get a plate Suppleness
from a high cupboard.
The ability to lift, carry, pull and push
Strength
objects, e.g. to carry heavy shopping.
The ability to move the body or a limb fast, e.g. to
Speed
catch a falling cup.

10. Components of specific/ skill related fitness
BALANCE COORDINATION REACTION TIME. AGILITY

11. AGILITY
 THE ABILITY TO CHANGE
DIRECTIONS OF THE BODY
QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY

12. BALANCE
 BALANCE IS THE BODY’S
ABILITY TO MAINTAIN
EQUILIBRIUM
(STABILITY) WHILE
STATIONARY OR WHILE
MOVING.

13. CO-ORDINATION
 CO-ORDINATION IS
THE BODY’S ABILITY
TO SENSE WITH THE
BODY PARTS AND
EYES TO COORDINATE
AND PERFORM
MOTOR TASKS
SMOOTHLY AND
ACCURATELY

14. REACTION TIME
 THE TIME ELAPSED
BETWEEN
STIMULATION AND
THE BEGINNING OF
REACTION TO THAT
STIMULATION IS
REACTION TIME.

15. What are the benefits of
fitness?
•Improves heart function and breathing

16. What are the benefits of
fitness?
• Makes muscles and bones stronger

17. What are the benefits of
fitness?
• Lowers the risk of getting some cancers, heart
disease, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes.

18. What are the benefits of
fitness?
• Lowers cholesterol
• Helps keep blood pressure under control

19. What are the benefits of
fitness?
• Helps control weight
• Relieves stress and lowers risk of depression and anxiety
• Improves energy levels
Eric Chopin: 2006 winner of “The Biggest Loser”