In recent years, Gen Z has emerged as the age demographic most devoted to achieving a high level of personal fitness. Given the clear benefits of a healthy lifestyle, exercise has become a way for members of all generations to socialize, promote good mental health, minimize health issues and support a longer life.. However, whether chasing the perfect body or working toward being as fast, strong or capable as possible, fitness cannot stand as a comprehensive solution for the challenges many of us young people face. Especially because it often amplifies insecurities and limits personal growth, we need to reconsider how much we prioritize it in our lives.

When personal fitness first became popular in the 1970s, people flocked to gyms to work on their bodies. Fitness enthusiasts have t

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