Why is Physical Health important?
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to remain healthy. Being more active can overall help manage weight, reduce disease risk, and strengthen your muscles as well as bones. Insufficient physical activity is currently a global health problem (American Heart Association, 2017).
As of now there is a growing amount of new peer reviewed articles that are being published discussing the importance of being physically active. Over time, having a sedentary lifestyle can significantly impact ones life physically.
Benefits
Physical inactivity is at an all time high. There are an ample amount of benefits regarding your physical health. Being active immediately helps you feel better, sleep better, and function better. People who are active in general are at less risk for serious health problems. The benefits of being physically healthy include reducing risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and improves ability to perform everyday activities. (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2017)
Get Active!
According to the American Heart Association (2019), it is recommended that at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity be done every week. That is just 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Just sit less and move more, with more intensity.
For More Information
People of all races, ages, shapes, and sizes can greatly benefit from being physically healthy. The CDC (2017), is actively working to promote physical activity through improving community designs and is educating our nation on better, healthier habits. To learn more about their efforts to suppress physical inactivity please visit: GET ACTIVE CDC today!