Assessment of Functional Fitness of Aged Men-A status Study

Physical activity involves systematic movement of body parts energizing and activating the overall health of an individual. With the help of fitness programs men engage in physical activities with a view towards development of strength vigor of the body. Though the concept of physical activity and fitness is popular among the youth the practice is not so much prevalent among aged people. Aged people due to some hindrances like social economic and other issues does not feel comfortable to take part in regular fitness programs. According to research findings aged persons can equally take part in regular physical activity and fitness programs and get strengthened with respect to functional fitness. In this era of passiveness inactivity and ill health, participation of old age people along with youth in fitness workout is very essential for healthy aging. The fitness activities like walking jogging cycling swimming can play a significant role in sustainable good health of the old age people. Functional fitness is a classification of training that prepares the body for real-life movements and activities. Functional fitness is a crucial state of fitness with respect to wellbeing of people. Functional fitness training is strength training that readies your body for daily activities, like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and squatting.