Benefits of Physical Activity

Everyone can benefit from Physical Activity

(Centre for Disease and Control Prevention)

Older Adults

Evidence indicates that muscle-strenghtening exercises can reduce the risk of falling and fracturing bones and can improve the ability to live independently.

Parents and Children

Parents can help their children maintain a physically active lifestyle by providing encouragement and opportunities for physical activity. Families can plan outings and events that allow and encourage everyone in the family to be active.

Teenagers

Regular physical activity improves strength, builds lean muscle and decreases body fat.

Targets Obesity

Regular physical activity burns calories while preserving lean muscle mass. Regular physical activity is a key component of any weight-loss or weight management effort.

People with Physical Disabilities, including Arthuritis

Regular physical activity can help people with chronic, disabling conditions improve their stamina and muscle strength. It also can improve psychological well-being and quality of life by increasing the ability to perform the activities of daily life.

But most of all physical activity is FUN!!