Sedentary Greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Greater risk for cancer. Increased risk of developing non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Decreased strength and endurance. Greater tendency to excess weight and obesity.
Most people can benefit from regular physical activity.
Often people feel that they get enough exercise through their work. Sometimes people feel that they are too old or that they have gotten too far out of shape to ever get back. Sometimes conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or physical handicap can discourage people from trying to get into better physical condition. The prospect of fatigue or pain keep many of us from even starting. Complete the following assessment to determine your exercise needs and to get suggestions for a workable fitness program, then continue on and plan a fitness program that will work for you.