Balance is our ability to remain upright by adjusting our body. While we often think of it as important for gymnastics, yoga and skateboarding, it is also important in everyday life. Falls are often devastating and poor balance is one of the most important predictors. The more we practice balancing the better our balance becomes. Here are some for yoga poses for you to improve your balance.

Agility is our ability to change directions quickly. While it is useful in many sports including basketball, netball & soccer, it is also useful in everyday life for avoiding obstacles, playing games with children and preventing injuries. To improve your agility, it is best to practice using your agility in activities such as cone agility drills. Give these a go and see how your agility improves.

Body composition is a measure of the relative amounts in the body of bone, water, fat and muscle. A lot of people focus on weight as a measure, however, two people can be the same weight but have a vastly different body composition. There are several ways to measure your body composition and many ways to improve it. Speaking to a professional about your diet or exercise program can really help.

Muscular endurance is about producing force but for an extended amount of time. In terms of exercise it is about contracting your muscles repeatedly for an extended period. It plays a big part of our everyday physical lives. We use it for carrying the shoppings, climbing up the stairs and carrying small humans. Here are some exercises to help make these easier by improving your muscular endurance.

Increasing muscular strength is not just for bodybuilders and weightlifters. It helps you build stronger, healthier muscles AND bones, helps with your balance and stability, helps you maintain a health body composition (the ratio between fat and muscle) and may help to boost energy levels, mood and good sleep patterns.