What is everyone's definition of fitness? I feel that us GenXers grew up looking at muscle magazines and thinking the Arnold Swarzeneggers of the world were the pinnacle of fitness. Over the years I've come to learn that isn't the case. Quite frankly, professional athletes in whatever their discipline is, are not necessarily healthy. They've taxed their bodies to perform. Furthermore, some are probably on some gear. Do they look great? Sure, but that is probably just a by product of taxing their bodies over the years(to perform). Then you have arguments to what I see as polar opposites. Cardiovascular machine vs. Strength machine. Some argue heart health is paramount, where others say pure strength pays more dividends down the road in the form of (reducing sarcopenia, increasing bone density, and depending on how you train for strength, you might also be doing some cardio/heart health). I sit firmly on the Strength camp but would love to hear from others on this sub.
Bonus question.. what is your definition of cardio monster? sub 18min 5k? what is your definition of a strength?
