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Paper ID:
IJSREM66140
Volume:
10 |
7 |
Jul 2026
Pages:
1-10
Publication Frequency:
Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
MBA student,
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru
Assistant Professor
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru
Keeping the body fit is one of the biggest contributors to a healthier routine, a stronger mind, and an overall better quality of life for young people. This paper, titled "The Impact of Physical Fitness on Youth Lifestyle: A Study Conducted in Mysore," tries to capture how being physically fit shapes the daily lives of young residents of the city. Specifically, it examines the ties between fitness and food choices, time use, mental state, and the factors that push or pull youth toward staying active. A descriptive design was chosen for this study. Data was collected directly from 98 participants via a structured survey using a convenience-sampling approach, and this was supplemented with secondary material pulled from books, journals, and web sources. The analysis combined descriptive statistics in SPSS with a Chi-square test, used to check for a meaningful link between fitness and psychological well-being. Findings indicate that close to two-thirds of respondents (65.98%) can handle their everyday physical activities without getting tired quickly — a sign of reasonably good overall fitness — and roughly seven in ten (70.10%) credit Mysuru's parks, open gyms, and sports facilities with encouraging them to remain active. physical activity levels reported higher instances of stress and reduced concentration in academic settings. These results emphasize the importance of accessible fitness infrastructure and structured wellness programs on campuses. The paper concludes by recommending targeted interventions to help Mysuru's youth build sustainable, health-focused habits early in life.
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Overall, the study shows that physical fitness has a real, positive bearing on both the physical stamina and the mental well-being of youth in Mysuru — the two clearly move together. Public infrastructure that's easy to access plays a major part in helping young people stay active and healthy.
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7/18/2026
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