Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Health: A Historical Perspective

Peter Kokkinos; Jonathan Myers

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-04816-7_1

Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Health: A Historical Perspective

Peter Kokkinos, Jonathan Myers

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Abstract

The connection between physical activity, fitness, and health has been recognized since antiquity. However, a scientific evaluation of this concept began in the middle of the twentieth century. This chapter presents a historical account of the evolution of the fitness health concept with emphasis on important events and individuals that shaped our current understanding of the impact of physical activity and fitness on human health and disease.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Cardiometabolic Diseases
Subtitle of host publication	Prevention and Management in Clinical Practice
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	1-9
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030048167
ISBN (Print)	9783030048150
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04816-7_1
State	Published - Jan 1 2019
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Medicine(all)

Keywords

Galen
Health
Hippocrates
Historical account
Physical activity

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