Relationship Between Physical Activity and Health

When an individual engages in physical activity, it decreases the sedentary life, promotes healthy emotional well being while maintaining a healthy body weight. Physical fitness is very important in order to be fit an individual must us proper nutrition. The effect various based on the nutrients that affect the body. When the body needs to repair and grow it uses protein. The body uses carbohydrates during physical activity as an energy source. When an individual is fit the body uses its nutrition to help heal and main certain hydration when conducting physical activity. Healthy physical activity helps the individual sleepy at night, possible live longer, feel better, healthy weight.

Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently.

During childhood our body and mind changes very fast. I believe that nowadays parents focus more on the brain developement of their children than their physical activity. When I was a little girl - over 20 years ago - we spent most of our time outside playing, running and enjoying fresh air and being in movement. Physical activity of children can secure them health and well being in their adulthood as well as teach them a lot of very importants aspects like social relations and behaviors in different situations.

Physical activity is an integral part of health and well being in children.Our bodies also require physical activity in order to be healthy.Understanding and supporting physical activity, will help children have the right foundation for a healthy and happy life.Positive experiences with physical activity at a young age promotes the growth if strong bones and muscles, help to develop good posture and balance, obesity risk and chronic disease risk infection are reduced.

According to Mayo Clinic, “exercise benefits every part of your body, it helps you feel better, have more energy, and contributes to your life expectancy.” (Mayo, 2011).

Central Idea: Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun.

It promotes positive emotional well being, allows them to feel free and promotes a positive attitude to physical activity, as well as allowing them to explore the world

Benefits include; joint protection and improved mobility which is important as we age. Other benefits include better posture, increased stamina and increased bone density reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

     Physical activity has been defined as “bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure”. There is no debate about the value

Exercise is an activity that requires physical or mental exertion, especially when performed to develop or maintain fitness. (www.freedictionary.com/exercise).

Regular physical activity is beneficial to health in many ways(“Facts”). A comprehensive study and analysis of existing research found that leisure time physical activity is associated with reduced risk of 13 types of cancers(“Facts”).Physical activity will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Accordingly regular physical activity impacts health in many ways.

Losing weight will help you to: Keep your diabetes under control Reduce the risk of heart disease Lower your blood pressure Lower your unhealthy cholesterol Improve your mobility Reduce the stress on your joints For more tips and advice on losing weight go to www.weigh2live.safefood.eu Physical Activity

The American College of Sports Medicine defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that result in a substantial increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure. During all stages of life, physical activity (PA) helps to reduce the risk of obesity and associated comorbities, improve cardio respiratory fitness, and increase the chance of living longer (Committee Opinion, 2015, p. 1326).

Physical Activity is undeniably good for everyone, not only does it keep you fit and healthy but when started at a young age, it can set up good habits for life. Sometimes however, people do not take care of their physical wellbeing, resulting in obesity and other eating disorders which can be detrimental to their health.

The philosopher Plato (427-347 BC) said: “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it” (Vina, Sanchis‐Gomar, Martinez‐Bello, & Gomez‐Cabrera, 2012, p. 2). Exercise has several benefits; it enhances the overall health of a person. It is important for strengthening the muscles, building bones, and maintaining a healthy weight. Besides, humans are not becoming any younger each day. Moreover, scientists and researchers discover new diseases, illnesses and disorders that could potentially be fatal for a human’s body, which can lead to death. Thus, the purpose of this essay is to analyze the effects of exercise and focus on three factors: pain, ability to learn, and chronic medical condition. People need to maintain a healthy body because as time goes by the body starts to deteriorate, and it loses its original form. However, age should not be a hindrance if a person wants to change his/her lifestyle to stay healthy. Evidence has shown that exercise is beneficial for improving pain, enhances the ability to learn, and has a long-term benefit in preventing chronic medical conditions. This paper will discuss the impact of exercise on improving pain, the effects of exercise in relation to the ability to learn, and exploring the interrelationship of exercise and chronic medical conditions.