Exercise is different for everybody, from athletes striving to be their very best and following an Olympic dream to a mum or dad trying to keep up with the kids. It may be taking the dog for its daily walk around the block or kids playing outside trying to keep up with their friends.

Physical Fitness is very different for so many people, from people lifting weights, playing sports, going to the gym or training to be the very best and many more areas, but fitness has some core values that are common to each.

We are not born physical fit. We have to work at it and develop it over a period of time. Some people are genetically gifted and represent their country at the Olympics. Even these athletes are not born at a high fitness level. They also need to continually improve, strive and motivate themselves to achieve their peak fitness levels.

Gaining physical fitness can be self rewarding, producing an increased sense of wellness and looking good. There are also other health benefits that go along with physical fitness.

• Increased bone strength and muscle tone

• Increased joint range of motion or flexibility

• Improved sense of well being

• Increased muscular strength

• Decreased blood pressure

• Improved sleep

• Improve cardiovascular fitness (developing a strong heart and lungs)

• Increased mental alertness

James Christie
Director