peruskunnon
Peruskunto is a Finnish term for the basic level of physical fitness that enables a person to perform everyday tasks and participate in moderate physical activity without excessive fatigue. In Finnish public health, education and sport, peruskunto is treated as a practical baseline rather than an elite standard. The concept covers aerobic endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and movement efficiency, as well as recovery capacity and overall vitality.
Assessment of peruskunto is not standardized by a single national test. In schools and clubs it is
Peruskunto is dynamic: it improves with regular training and can decline with inactivity, illness or overload.
Improving peruskunto generally involves a balanced program that combines aerobic exercise, strength training and mobility work.