Clare Robinson

After Christmas and New Year how many of us rush down to the gym or start running as the pounds have piled on and we feel lethargic and unfit. Exercise is good for the body both physically and mentally, but if you are not careful you can end up with injuries. You must have a longterm plan of how you will improve your fitness. Simply stated, start with what you can already do and what you want to do, and then improve it. Fitness includes cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, power endurance and flexibility.