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Benefits of Physical Activity

The document discusses physical activity, exercise, and the importance of an active lifestyle. It defines physical activity as any bodily movement involving energy expenditure, while exercise is a planned program designed to improve physical fitness. Maintaining an active lifestyle provides numerous health benefits, including improved bone, joint, and muscle strength as well as reduced risk of diseases. The document also outlines different types of exercises and common barriers to physical activity with suggested solutions.

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Benefits of Physical Activity

The document discusses physical activity, exercise, and the importance of an active lifestyle. It defines physical activity as any bodily movement involving energy expenditure, while exercise is a planned program designed to improve physical fitness. Maintaining an active lifestyle provides numerous health benefits, including improved bone, joint, and muscle strength as well as reduced risk of diseases. The document also outlines different types of exercises and common barriers to physical activity with suggested solutions.

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Physical Activity and Exercise

Physical Activity

Involves any bodily


movement caused by
muscular contractions
that result in the
expenditure of energy.
Exercise

Is a planned program of


physical activities usually
designed to improve physical
fitness with purpose of
increasing physical fitness
level.
Physical Fitness Components
Skill Related Health Related
Components Components
Speed Flexibility
Coordination Muscular strength and
Endurance
Balance Cardio Respiratory
Endurance
Agility Body Composition
Reaction Time
Power
Importance of an Active Lifestyle
 Improves bone, joint and muscle strength
 Develops motor control and coordination
 Helps maintain a healthy body composition
 Improves the psychological functioning of an
individual
 Increases muscle strength and endurance
 Protects from musculoskeletal problems
 Possibly delays the aging process
 Reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases
 Promotes healthy cholesterol level
 Helps regulate blood pressure
 Decreases risk of diabetes
 Reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer
 Improves control over anxiety and depression
 Builds self-esteem and social interaction
Types of Exercises

Aerobic exercise
Resistance exercise
Stretching exercise
Barriers to an active lifestyle
Barrier Solution
I do not have the time Prioritize activities and cut back some time from
the non-essential activities to be able to exercise
I am always tired Make a physical activity diary and analyze which
part of the day you have more energy and
schedule your work-out around that period
I do not know how Read journals and articles on the best practices as
well as ask people who have been successful at
adopting the healthy behavior
I do not have enough There are numerous exercise regimens that are
money not expensive such as running and swimming
I do not feel Inform family and friends about the new
support behavior or join an activity club that has the
same interests
I am not Create a list of pros and cons of the positive
motivated behavior that will serve as a reminder. Focus
on changing the behavior instead of the
outcome and write a goal
I lack Identify what triggers the back slide and be
willpower conscious when it happens, implement a
reward system
I easily get Avoid negative self talk and replace them
discouraged with encouraging words.

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