Physical activity - it's important

Physical activity or exercise can help you stay in better shape and lower your chance of acquiring diseases including type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can enhance your health both now and in the future. Most significantly, regular exercise can help you live a better life.

These advantages can be obtained by exercising for at least 30 minutes every day.

Regular physical activity has several advantages.

If you are physically active on a regular basis, you may:

• lower your chances of having a heart attack
• improved weight management
• Lower blood cholesterol levels reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and some malignancies, whereas lower blood pressure reduces the risk of some cancers.
• Stronger bones, muscles, and joints mean a decreased chance of osteoporosis and a lower risk of falling.
• Feel better after spells of hospitalization or bed rest - with greater energy, a better mood, a more peaceful state of mind, and better sleep.

A happier mental condition

Exercise has been shown to aid with depression in a number of studies. There are a variety of perspectives on how exercise might benefit persons with depression:

Exercise can help you filter out unpleasant thoughts and divert your attention away from your daily troubles.

Exercising with others allows you to make more social connections.

Increased exercise can help you feel better and sleep better.

Serotonin, endorphins, and stress hormone levels in the brain may fluctuate as a result of exercise.

Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.

Health doctors and academics suggest a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical exercise on most, if not all, days to maintain health and lower your risk of health issues.

Physical activity guidelines

• Any form of physical exercise is preferable to none. Start with a little quantity of physical exercise and gradually increase to the suggested level.
• Every week, be active on the majority, if not all, of the days.
• Each week, do 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity (2 12 to 5 hours) or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity (1 14 to 2 12 hours), or an equal combination of both moderate and vigorous activities.
• At least two days a week, engage in muscle-strengthening activities

How to Get More Physical Activity

Small modifications throughout the day can lead to increased daily activity, such as walking or cycling instead of driving, getting off a tram, rail, or bus a stop sooner and walking the rest of the way, or taking the children to school.

Consult your physician beforehand.

If you have any of the following symptoms, you should consult your doctor before beginning your physical activity program:

You are over 45 years old, and physical exercise causes chest discomfort. You frequently faint or have periods of acute dizziness.

You are at a higher risk of heart disease, you fear you could have heart disease, or you have heart issues, and you are pregnant. Moderate physical activity makes you very breathless.

Pre-exercise screening is used to identify persons with medical issues that may increase their chance of developing a health concern while participating in physical activity. It's a filter or "safety net" that might help you evaluate if the possible benefits of exercise exceed the hazards.