Exercise - Introductory Material

A sedentary lifestyle can reduce the quality of your life and shorten your lifespan. But what is a sedentary lifestyle and what can "Active Living" do for you?

Flexibility is an often forgotten component of physical fitness, but you do not need to be an athlete to benefit from improved flexibility.

Strong muscles can decrease your risk of falls and injury, and make daily physical activities easier. Developing strong muscles can improve your quality of life.

There are health benefits associated with improving your muscular endurance, but if you think that you need to work out with weights to improve your muscular endurance think again.

Physical activity and exercise can benefit your health. What do these terms mean and how can these activities contribute to your health?