The type of physical activity, invented to maintain a healthy and fit body, began to gain popularity in the United States in the 70s of the last century At this time, doctors began to massively diagnose patients with obesity, which is often called a disease of civilization The development of fitness was facilitated by Jane Fonda, an actress, winner of the Oscar and Golden Globe awards and, at the same time, a popularizer of aerobics Later, in 1997, Cindy Crawford joined her and released her videotape of classes Fitness fans include Megan Fox, Rihanna, Shakira, Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and other Hollywood stars Connoisseurs of a healthy lifestyle believe that being slim and looking young is the norm To do this, you need to strengthen your body muscles, follow a daily routine and eat right Since its inception, the sports movement began to quickly gain momentum, increasing the ranks of supporters In 1984, the International Fitness Federation was registered Today it includes organizations from more than 100 countries On November 11, fans of a special type of physical activity that allows you to keep your figure in perfect shape celebrate International Fitness Day Initially, push-ups and crunches were part of the training programs for American army soldiers Later, rules for following a diet were added to this complex and a separate type of physical activity was invented - fitness (from the English Fit - “to comply”) Activities, which many call rhythmic gymnastics, include strength, aerobic and combined exercises During their implementation, the body has to use various systems - from the cardiovascular to the musculoskeletal, which contributes to its strengthening and healing Fitness clubs offer up to 200 programs and types of training - dance, strength, oriental style, with elements of ancient Indian practices, etc The type of classes is selected based on the needs of a healthy lifestyle supporter - building muscle mass, losing weight, stretching, etc As a result of fitness training joint mobility increases, body endurance develops, and health improves An important fact is the aesthetic component Fitness fans can boast of an ideal figure and give the impression of healthy people who are satisfied with their appearance and life Pilates, tai chi, budokon, baylotherapy, cardio strip, pop dance, shaping, aerobics, cycling, fitball All these sets of exercises and programs are varieties of fitness with training that leads to harmony not only of the body, but also of the spirit The main advantages of this sport area include:• increased performance;• reduction of excess weight;• liberation from negative internal programs;• prevention of atherosclerosis, pulmonary diseases and other pathologies;• increased self-esteem Modern fitness is a set of exercises with elements of breathing practices and strength training, which are performed to music in the gym This type of training, following Jane Fonda, is chosen not only by women, but also by men - Ryan Gosling, Colin Farrell, Henry Cavill, Ashton Kutcher, etc Famous actors claim that they owe success in their profession not only to talent and good fortune, but also to ideal physical form Fitness appeared in Russia in the late 1980s At first, women did shaping, following instructions from videotapes, while men trained in basements on homemade exercise machines Today, equipment and other devices are available to fans of dynamic loads in comfortable gyms, where classes are held in groups or individually A beautiful, toned body has become a reality for everyone who is ready to make physical efforts towards their dream International Fitness Day encourages you to overcome laziness and take a step towards your ideal shape