Physical inactivity is a killer. When we become inactive, we lose muscular strength. When we lack muscular strength, we may be more likely to experience a host of health issues, including cognitive decline, poor mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, have a fall, get seriously injured, become hospitalised, and develop diabetes, heart disease, dementia, frailty, functional disability and even some forms of cancer.
The weakness caused by sedentary lifestyles places an unsustainable burden on carers and healthcare systems.
