The Benefits of Physical Activity

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Studies have shown that one who is physically active has higher chances of living longer. Del Sanden writes in his article on Exercise Statistics, "People who engage in physical for 7 hours per week have a 40 percent lower chance of dying early than people who are active for less than 30 minutes a week." This statement is one of the many statements in his article proving the importance of fitness; it has the ability to enhance quality of life. Regular exercise can lower the risk of many diseases, improve the function of the physical body, as well as psychological health.

Fitness by definition is the condition of being physically fit and healthy. It does not necessarily mean gym workouts, it means being active. When one is active, the motion helps blood flow better, increases the intake of oxygen, thereby lessoning risks of many diseases. Good blood flow is associated with good cardiovascular health. In other words, physical activity reduces risk of heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, strokes, and many other cardio related diseases. Cardio activities like walking or running is like weight lifting, building the cardio muscles. It is what makes the blood pump, resulting in better health.

Being so common in this US, preventing obesity, has become one of the most discussed benefits of fitness. Being active provides protection against obesity. Activity burns the fat calories preventing the build up, or ridding unwanted fat. The issue with fat build up is that it slowly eats away at the most important organs, slowly killing a person. Hence, obesity is not about outer appearance, it is about what it does to one's health. It is serious, and considered an epidemic in the US, becoming so widespread. Recently there has even...

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... one's body, physically and emotionally. Physical activity enhances the quality of life.

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