Risks Of Being Physically Adequate Physical Activity

5. Activity/Exercise: How much exercise do you get in a typical week? What types of exercise do you do?

*You want to avoid getting CAD and heart disease, and you want to live a long healthy life

Insufficient physical activity is one the leading risk factors for global mortality. Physical activity not only contributes to wellbeing, it is essential for good health. Increasing physical activity levels can help prevent or manage many conditions and diseases; this includes coronary heart disease, diabetes, some cancers and obesity along with improving mental health. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), physical activity is any bodily movement by muscles that requires energy expenditure.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2014), only 21% of Americans are sufficiently physically active according to the guidelines set forth in 2008. Thus, living a sedentary lifestyle has become an epidemic, and one that is not without consequence. The CDC (2014) further states that one’s risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke, depression, some cancers, and early death is noticeably higher for those living a sedentary lifestyle. Certainly, then, promoting physical activity is a simple intervention providers should practice to prommote overall health and prevent or delay the onset of disease. A motivational interview was conducted with Cherish Brown, a 22-year-old

Exercise or activity level/Fitness - I used to exercise daily with my daughter before I go to work for an hour. Currently, it affected my health status such as my blood pressure has decreased, alertness, memory, unable to focus, weight gain, irritable and I easily get tired.

Diseases and conditions associated with physical inactivity include heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and obesity, among others (Global Health Risks, 2009). Researchers have reported that, after excluding pregnant individuals and

who work in construction often get back injuries and are forced to take a break in order

Staying too much active when you feel well is one of the most common reasons why

• Stay physically active. It is recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of activity on most or all days.

     A person’s general feeling of wellness is affected. One may become easily tired, fatigued, and wake up stiff in the morning. Everyday chores

As an avid proponent of physical activity (I am a long-distance running having trained for and

It plays a key role in the prevention of many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer, to name but

to function correctly, and is important in fighting obesity, illness and disease. And the typical

defecit disorder. I have narcolepsy, which causes me to always be tired. If I didn’t exercise, I

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.