Whatever your age physical activity plays an important part in your health and well-being. Some people think it is only sportsmen and women who need to build physical activity into their lives. However everyone needs to keep their bodies working well in order to be healthy.
Physical activity is necessary to stimulate the body's own natural maintenance and repair system.
If you are not physically active you increase your health risks in many ways. Risks to you Coronary Heart Disease, strokes, high blood pressure, breathlessness, flabby body, little energy, stiff joints, osteoporosis, poor posture, overweight. The three main components of being physically fit are stamina, strength and suppleness. With stamina you have a slower more powerful heartbeat and will be able to cope more easily with prolonged or heavy exercise. When your shoulder, trunk and thigh muscles are toned-up they will work well and you will not experience strains and injuries as often.