Physical Capabilities

Regular physical activity is associated with many health benefits, but several factors may increase your risk of injury and adverse health effects: not least the physical environment in which you carry out your physical activity. Learn more.

Physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits, but may also be associated with increased risk of injury. What can you do to prevent physical activity and exercise related injury and enjoy improved health?

Swimming is a popular water based physical activity which can provide participants with a range of health benefits. To maximise the benefits there are several factors to consider when participating in water based physical activity.

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.

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.