The aim of this study was to describe some components of physical fitness such as muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance and flexibility in sedentary older people. 40 elderly women and 36 elderly men between 60 and 80 years old from an Iranian local pension in Isfahan voluntarily participated in present study. Using Romberg’s test, their static balance was evaluated in closed & opened eyes conditions. Their endurance muscle and muscle strength in the lower limbs were also evaluated by Wall Sit and pushing the scale, respectively. A standard goniometry was also used to measure their joints’ flexibility in knee, femur and ankle. Data are presented as mean and standard deviation (±SD). The independent t-test was used to compare the variables of the two groups. Muscle strength (p<0.02), muscle endurance (p<0.001) and balance (p<0.001) in men were significantly stronger than those of the women. But flexibility was significantly higher in women than the men (p<0.02). The status of physical fitness of elderly people who live in local pension was very weak. It is suggested to use physical exercise to improve the sedentary older people.
