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Your health with anew beginningBy Dayanna GómezDo you know what is meant byphysical fitness? Does it have anyrelation to genetic disorders? Tobegin with, it is important to knowwhat the World HealthOrganization says about physicalfitness. This organization statesthat physical fitness is the result ofany type of physical activity as anydisplacement of the body producedby skeletal muscles, with theconsequent consumption of energy.Individuals with an insufficientdegree of physical activity possess a20% to 30% greater danger of deathcompared to individuals whoachieve a sufficient degree ofphysical activity.But you may wonder how physicalfitness is related to Marfansyndrome. Yes, physical fitness has alot to do with Marfan syndrome, asit has many beneficial effects, suchas lowering blood pressure andstrengthening the cardiovascularsystem. It also contributes to weightreduction, regulation of metabolismand digestive function.But in Marfan syndrome, physical activityshould not be of high impact. Exercisesshould be regulated depending on theheart rate, weight or intense effort shouldbe avoided. If the aorta is not dilated,higher intensity activities can be done.Similarly, a series of prior considerationsshould not be forgotten before performingphysical exercise such as avoidingcompetitive activities, activities thatinvolve much effort in the joints.syndrome are those of low danger, mainlywith high aerobic element and lowmagnitude as is the case of cycling,swimming, hiking, fishing, Tai Chi, golf orTherefore,recommendedtheforsportspeoplethatwith Marfanareping-pong.Something important to note is the case ofMichael Phelps, in whom this syndromehas been of great help, since it has givenhim a great advantage when competing ashis limbs have a long extension. Forexample, the length of his arms whenplaced horizontally was 206 centimeters;this is 12 centimeters longer than hisheight. Therefore, we deduce that, in thecase of this athlete, this syndrome has notbeen an impediment to his career, butrather has been a support and a virtue atthe time of swimming.8Blogs.es, 2023,i.blogs.es/fe80/forma-fisica/1366_2000.jpg.Accessed 18 Jan. 2023.In conclusion, being physically active canimprove your brain health, help manageweight, reduce the risk of disease,strengthen bones and muscles, andimprove your ability to do everydayactivities. But individuals with Marfansyndrome, should exercise regularlythrough low-intensity (aerobic),low-impact activities adapted to meettheir specific needs