What does it mean to be FIT???

Okay, let me ask you a question "Do you consider yourself a Fit individual?" If you answered that question with a "yes" ask yourself this question "What makes me a Fit person?" This question might be hard for some people to answer. A simple response would be, "Well i can run 5 miles" or "I have a six pack" or "I can bench 400lbs". Yet does that qualify you as a fit person? This is a hard question in itself. As I read through this months issue of Men's Health (not the most reliable fitness source), I came upon an article which really sparked my interest and has some credentials to it. The title of the article is "Everything you know about muscle is wrong". What the article is about is in fact the relationship to muscle and the fascia and that even though muscles aren't connected together, they are linked by the fascia which can explain pain in certain areas of the body. Yet, what i found that was most interesting was the segment on fitness. Thomas Myers, a top expert in the field of connective tissue goes onto explain how "for many people, fitness is still about lifting weights to build bulk... but what does that make you fit for?... You are fit if you can adapt to the demands of your environment with ease and imagination". 


That segment got me to thinking about my fitness level. I felt as though i was a fit individual, but it also got me second guessing myself. Personally, my training and exercise routine incorporates all the energy systems, multiplanar exercises and  proper form and technique, so when I put it into context I feel as though i can answer that question with confidence but there are so many training principles that can challenge one's body in ways the average person wouldn't be able to withstand. So take this into consideration, if you feel as though you aren't Fit take time out of your day to get back into shape. Trust me it could save your life in the long run.