Exercise/Physical Fitness

"Exercise" redirects here. For the financial term, see exercise (options). U.S. Marine emerges from the water upon completing the swimming portion of a triathlon. Physical exercise is the performance of some activity in order to develop or maintain physical fitness and overall health. It is often directed toward also honing athletic ability or skill. Frequent and regular physical exercise is an important component in the prevention of some of the diseases of affluence such as cancer, ...