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PHYSICAL FITNESS Regular physical activity is important throughout life. Everyone both young and old should include regular physical activity into their everyday lives. This does not have to be done by being a member of a gym or by doing committing to a special routine. It is good enough to choose activities that fit into your daily life style that will speed your heart rate and breathing, or increase your strength and flexibility. Some good examples are walking to work, gardening, taking extra stairs, or mowing the lawn with a push mower. There are other benefits to regular exercise besides building strength and aerobic fitness. It helps to relieves stress, it gives motivation, helps you relax, and sleep. These activities reduces heart disease and risk of colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. So just how much activity do you need? You should talk to your doctor about how much