WHAT IS PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY?
- Physical Activity is a broad term mean-
ing any bodily movement that uses up
Energy . physical activity includes all
Activity that we do each day , including:

*structured or planned activities (such

As sports or organized recreation
Activities like yoga , jogging , etc.)

*unstructured or lifestyle activities (such

As household chores , gardening etc)
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BENEFITS OF
F
U
R
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
S

*Reduce your health risk

*strengthen your bones and muscles
*improve your ability to do daily
activities and prevent falls.
*increase your chances of living
cancer
*Boost memory
*Prevents illness
*Improves depression and anxiety
*increases longer life
*Aids weight loss
*helps you quit smoking
*Reduces the risk of heart disease
 IMPORTANCE OF
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical activity is an important determinant of
health. Its fundamental role in energy balance and
weight control and in decreasing the risk of
coronary heart disease , stroke , hypertension ,
diabetes , colon cancer ,
Breast cancer and depression is widely
Known . but in this fast paced life , people hardly
incorporate physical activity in their daily routine .
non communicable disease have , as A result been
on rise across the world.
Physical exercise is widely recognized as the
best way to keep the body healthy and active.
Neglect of bodily health can be disastrous for
us. It causes several physical and mental
problems. Slowly our body becomes
vulnerable to many diseases. His energy and
beauty is lost early. He grows old early.
Strength, stamina and power of concentration
decline