Having good condition is one of the most important factors of being healthy, therefore it is recommended to train physical activity regularly. 

Condition is defined as the ability to use the oxogen we breathe in and can be measured or estimated using various tests (an easy one is described below). One of the many positive reasons to be fit and have good condition is that you will not affect your body as much during everyday activities like hoovering or shovelling snow.

How is your condition improved by exercise?
Your condition improves with low intense training because the effort over time will create a gradual adaptation preparing your body to meet the increasing effort required. Unfortunately, your condition will deteriorate over time if you stop exercising - something most people are painfully aware of. 

The changes that together contribute to increased condition are amongst other things: a stronger heart that can pump more blood with each heartbeat, an increased blood volume with more red blood cells transporting oxygen to your cells, an increased ability to get rid of lactid acid, along with more blood vessels and mitochondria converting fat and carbohydrates to energy in your muscles. All this together means that a greater conditioning means that you can perform at the same level as before but with much less effort and pulse. 

How do you know if your condition has improved? 

An easy way to test your condition is to perform a Cooper test. Basically, you measure how far you can run on an a flat surface like a track during 12 minutes. The test is standardised and you can compare your results in a table with consideration to you age and gender. If you repeat this test over time, you can see if your increased exercise or training method has given the anticipated results.