World Physical Activity Day is an annual event celebrated on April 6 to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Regular physical activity is critical to physical and mental well-being, but many people around the world lead sedentary lifestyles that can lead to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of physical activity and ways to incorporate it into our daily routine by Bruno Dias.
What is physical activity?
Physical activity is any activity that uses energy above the resting state, such as walking, walking the dog, running, etc. Although it's better than sitting on the couch, it's important to remember that, in addition to being physically active, the next step should be to enter a specific subgroup of physical activity, which is physical exercise!
Goals when performing physical activity…
- Improves overall health: Physical activity can help improve heart health, strengthen bones, reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer, and improve cognitive function.
- Lose weight or improve body composition: By combining regular exercise with a healthy diet, you can lose weight or improve body composition by increasing muscle mass and reducing body fat.
- Increase strength and endurance: Strength training and regular aerobic exercise can help increase strength and physical endurance, allowing you to perform daily activities more easily.
- Reduce stress: Physical activity can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving mood and providing a feeling of well-being.
- Improve sleep quality: Studies show that regular physical activity can improve sleep quality, helping you fall asleep faster and get deeper sleep.
Regardless of the goals you have when performing physical activity, it is important to remember that you need to be consistent and maintain a regular exercise routine to obtain better results in the long term.
How to start a physical exercise routine…
Starting an exercise routine can seem daunting at first. The key to getting started is to start slowly and progress over time.
A great way to start is to incorporate more physical activity into your daily life. For example, try climbing stairs instead of using the elevator. These small changes can make a big difference to your health and well-being.
Remember that your body is unique and has specific needs. Therefore, it is important to understand your own limitations and work within them. Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your exercises. This will help prevent injuries and ensure you can maintain a long-term exercise routine.
Let's take advantage of this wave of physical activity to motivate us to take the next step: training with goals and dressing in the best way possible. Great I Am.
BRUNO DIAS
PERSONAL TRAINER
@brunodiasmestre
