Some people have big muscles from weigh lifting at the gym, but during a bike ride get winded quickly. Others run marathons but are not of much help moving a couch. Either one of those types might also lack the flexibility needed to carry out life's other activities and therefore is always at risk of pulling a muscle when doing something unfamiliar. Our Fitness For Life philosophy calls for equally working on each of these three areas: strength, endurance and flexibility. Whe

Cycling is a great form of cardio as it gets your heart pumping but is easy on the joints. If you are a regular cyclist you should be aware of which body parts are working, which aren't, and which you need to strengthen and stretch to improve performance. Regardless of whether you clip in or not, the bike stroke utilizes most of the muscles in your lower body, from your hips through your thighs down to your calves. But depending on your bike, seating position and riding style

Gardening is a great way to be active and work your joints and muscles, but if done improperly can lead to injury. The first thing to be aware of is your overall level of physical activity. If you spend most of your days sitting in an office chair you don't want to then spend an entire weekend outside doing hard physical labor. Your body needs time to adjust and you are better of spreading the work out over a few days, preferably as something you do every few days. Not only d