Physical Activities in our Life

 Physical activity is defined as “bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal  muscles and that substantially increase the amount of energy expend”.According to Caspersen, the elements of physical activity are a) bodily movement via skeletal muscle; b)results in energy expenditure; c)Energy expenditure (kilocalories) varies continuously from low to high; and d)positively correlated with physical fitness. Physical activity including sports and exercise as well. Anyone involved in sports and exercise, they will use skeletal muscle and energy. There are many benefits if involved in sports and exercise. For example, it can be increase our healthy level and reduce the health problems. Regular moderate intensity physical activity–such as walking, cycling, or participating in sports–has significant benefits for health. All young people should participate in physical activity of at least moderate intensity for at least 0.5 h per day.  Physical activity not only reduces the risk of various non-communicable chronic diseases, but also is essential to enhance personal health. For instance, it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, breast cancer, cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression.  Moreover, adequate levels of physical activity will decrease the risk of a hip or vertebral fracture and help control weight. However, lack of physical activity is already one of the global issues. Lack of physical activity is now a global health hazard and is increasing rapidly in both developed and developing countries. Physical activity is any activity that consumes physical energy, including walking, walking up and down the stairs, doing housework, etc.