Sure, you're fit, but how's your agility?

I recently came across this agility workout at Women's Health, which got me thinking about the role agility plays in everyday life. If you have kids or dogs and run around with them, you know how beneficial it is to be able to stop on a dime and switch direction. And, it goes without saying that if you compete in sports, agility is a must. But what about the rest of the time?

Agility comes in handy in a million daily situations. You're walking through the office and see that open drawer at the last second -- with good agility, you'll avoid it without knocking yourself over. Or at home, in the kitchen, you pull something hot out of the oven, turn around, and ... there's your cat, right under your feet. If you're agile, you can avoid hurting Fluffy and still get dinner to the table.

Check out the exercises Women's Health suggests for agility -- they can all be done in your home. Additionally, consider jumping rope. If that's easy for you, do some fancy footwork between jumps. You'll be super-graceful (and in great shape) in no time!