Fit, or Fit for the Purpose

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I understand what you are saying about technique and being fit for purpose and this does have a vital importance

sometimes it's about the tools too. If I had to any serious digging I would not be using a spade I would be using my Azadas

I think the thing about increasing fitness is all about get yourself into better physical condition so you may be able to cope with unexpected situations in your example say your OH has twisted his ankle and can't cut the wood if you've got a better fitness you maybe able to step in and filling the cap until the OH is better. Some may live in cities and look at fitness as important just to give them the egde in terms of getting out of danger areas quicker than the rest.

Me I need to work on my fitness but my first goal is to quit smoking and part of this will be pounding the streets when it getsto the more difficult spots in the quitting