Physical activity contributes to good appearance and posture. Strength training exercises improve muscular tone. When abdominal muscles are tightened, you stand more erect. Physical activity helps to maintain desirable body weight by using up calories which otherwise might be stored as body fat.

Physical activity also improves the cardio-vascular system. Endurance training improves the efficiency of the heart and decreases the pulse rate.

Engaging in the sports and games is fun for anyone of any age. The pleasure and the enjoyment of physical effort contributes in an important measure, to ‘joie de vivre’, and zest for living.

Relief of mental and emotional tensions and the social pleasures associated with games, sports, or other forms of physical activity are well recognized for their effect on general well-being.

The ‘fit’ individual can live a more productive life. He can work for greater periods of time without undue fatigue. In addition, he is likely to respond more effectively to emergency situations which maybe encountered in everyday life.