The importance of staying active
Benefits of physical activity (Fröberg, 2020)
- Lower the risk of mortality caused by cardiovascular diseases
- Lower the risk of diabetes
- Reduce anxiety and risk of depression
- Improve Circulatory system within the body
- Improve immune system response against respiratory infections
- Reduce rates of infection of other viral diseases
Note: Figure above is from The Office of Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion's "Move Your Way"
what to do avoid the effects of a sedentary lifestyle
- 150-300 minutes per week of MODERATE physical activity (CDC, 2020)
- 75-150 minutes per week of VIGOROUS physical activity (CDC, 2020)
- MOVE MORE AND SIT LESS (CDC,2020)
- Taking walks during lunch breaks (Kondola, 2018)
- Setting reminders to stand every 30 mins when working at a desk (Kondola, 2018)
- Using the stairs instead of an elevator (Kondola, 2018)
- "The Mayo Clinic suggests that you can benefit from 10-min intervals several times a day." (Madell, 2017, par 2 from How Much is Enough?)
Note: Figure above is from The Office of Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion's "Move Your Way"
In a study that took place in Qatar, the authors have the idea to conduct online psychological therapy sessions for those who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression. They also suggest professional sports coach host online training sessions to increase physical activity!
(Hermassi, 2021)
Maintaining a Healthy lifestyle
There are many different habits with evidence backed up
by science on how to stay motivated when it comes to fitness.
- Engage in healthy self-talk
- Have a workout buddy
- Try a group fitness class
