WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work. Both moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity improve health. who.int
1. Improves sleep quality. |
2. Reduces feelings of anxiety. |
3. Reduces blood pressure. |
4. Reduces risks of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and reduces risk of depression. |
5. Lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. |