Physical Capabilities

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.

Strengthening your muscles can enable you to more easily tackle everyday physical tasks and prepare you for your recreational activities.

Muscular endurance refers to the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to repeatedly contract over a long period of time and withstand fatigue. Improved muscular endurance is associated with health benefits.

The third article in a series of articles considers physical activity and exercise in relation to a physical activity plan that is “best” for you.