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'''Physical fitness''' is the ability to be physically active. A person is physically fit if he or she can pass tests designed to measure physical performance. Such tests are necessary for some occupations, such as soldiers and firefighters. 

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== Exercising recommended for elderly ==
[[File:Older adult exercise with tin can..jpg|thumb|190px|An older adult doing a simple fitness exercise at home.]] {{wiktionary|fitness|Physical fitness}}

:* * As adults grow older, emphasis should be placed on fitness in order to maintain health, independence and functionality. When designing an exercise program for older adults, a gentle warm up will be crucial in preventing exercise-induced injuries.<ref>Mazzeo, R. S., & Tanaka, H. (2001, August). Exercise prescription for the elderly: Current recommendations. Sports Medicine,31(11), 809-818.</ref> 
:* It is also recommended that older adults exercise at low or moderate intensity for longer periods of time rather than vigorous intensity.<ref>Pate RR, Pratt M, Blair SN, et al. Physical activity and public health: a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine. JAMA 1995; 273 (5): 402-7.</ref> 
:* There is also another approach presented in [http://www.ecs.csun.edu/~shustov/Upstream_Fitness.htm UPSTREAM FITNESS technique] which advises just the opposite to what was recommended above, namely: ''want to stay young - act like one''.
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