How do you know if you're fit?

What does it mean to be fit? Everyone has an idea, right? Almost everyone wants to feel fit. But when are you actually considered fit? Is there a formula for it, or is it more about a state of mind?

"Fit" in Style

When we call someone fit, we're usually talking about their physical shape. If you're always looking ready to hit the gym or do sports, you might appear fit (or maybe you just love wearing your tracksuit all the time). But being fit means something different to everyone. Fit is the grandma who's still lively in her old age; fit is also the friend who breezes through a triathlon. Nicknames like 'fit girl' and 'fit boy' are common and are often given to those who lift weights and eat healthily. But how do you know if you're fit too?

Being Fit is Being Vital

Simply put: do you feel fit? Then you are. Being fit is about vitality, feeling good in your skin, having life energy. Calling only the runners, weightlifters, and athletes fit is too narrow. Many different lifestyles contribute to a fitter life. Imagine being a dad who regularly plays soccer, goes mountain biking on weekends, cycles to school every day with the kids, and effortlessly jumps up at night to change a diaper. In that case, you've got an endless energy supply, and as far as we're concerned, you're super fit. And what about the grandparents who rise early, tend to a vegetable garden, take their grandkids to the woods to play, and then whip up a stack of pancakes at home? That's super fit, too.

Complete Picture

In the past, being fit was more about the literal meaning of having a physically strong and athletic body. But we've grown up since then. Nowadays, we look at being fit in a broader sense. Our lives are much more about performance. Not just at the gym, but also at work, at home, or within our social circles. This brings pressure and stress. Being fit nowadays is about being both physically and mentally fit. The complete picture.

Mindset

We see being fit more as a mindset. And it can mean something different for everyone. The standard isn't necessarily about being muscular and athletic. Think about it: those who want to be fit mainly want to feel energetic and comfortable in their own skin. Ultimately, you just want to be vital enough to play with the kids every day without feeling exhausted, cook dinner, walk the dog, do your job, go for a run, and jot down a few thoughts in your journal. That gives confidence, strength, keeps you calm, and sharp. Everyone has their own version of 'fit,' and that's totally okay!