Physical Capabilities

Retirement and old age may be a long way off, but it is never too soon, or too late, to take positive action to slow down your aging process. You can promote health and quality of life well into your senior years through regular physical activity.

Short, dull grey days and wet, snowy, windy or icy weather conditions need not curtail your physical activity. While you may need to change what you do there’s no need to quit. A change can be as good as a rest.

Short intense bouts of exercise improve cardiac and calorie output and can improve your health. But if you are looking for a quick fix for weight loss or weight maintenance this regime may not hit the spot.

Running has many health benefits, but may also increase your risk of injury. What steps can you take to reduce your risk of injury?

You can walk for fun, for leisure, and to get from A to B, but walking is also a great way to improve your fitness level and enhance your health. Think again if you think that walking is not worth the time or effort.