Which of the following would be a positive outcome from being physically fit?

• A. Your risk of disease and illness will be less
• B. Your body will be too weak to fight off sickness
• C. You will get sick more often
• D. Your risk of disease and illness will be greater

Answer: (A)

Being physically fit improves how your body works and helps protect you from illness. Regular activity strengthens the heart and lungs, improves circulation, helps control body weight and blood sugar, and reduces inflammation. All of these changes support a stronger immune system and better overall health, which lowers your risk of many diseases and illnesses.

The idea that the body would be too weak to fight sickness, that you would get sick more often, or that your risk would be greater runs contrary to what consistent fitness does for the body. While extremely intense training without adequate rest can briefly impact immunity, normal, regular fitness generally leads to fewer illnesses and better disease prevention.