Benifits of Physical Activity
Benefits of Physical Activity
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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Abstract
Physical activity is proven to improve overall health and increase the quality and expectancy of life in participants. People who take part in exercise regularly increase the activity of the frontal region of their brains which operates memory, and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is significantly decreased. Studies indicate that exercising raises the count of T-lymphocytes (T-cells) in the immune system, making the body more resistant to viruses. Weight training and cardiovascular exercise increase strength of muscles and the heart and eliminates excessive weight gain and heart disease. Some studies suggest people who participate in regular physical activity live two to three years longer.
Benefits of Physical Activity Whether it is for sports, good health, or simply something fun to do, physical activities improve lifestyles in more than one area. Physical activity can keep the body looking good and the mental outlook more positive about life. People can reduce their weight, perform everyday tasks, and can live a better life with the incorporation of physical activity. Research on exercise has shown that by participating in regular activity the risks of becoming ill can be reduced. When a person is sick, sometimes the body cannot fight off infection, but participating in regular physical activity improves the function of the immune system to fight off the infection. Physical activity is also proven to help maintain the function of fine motor skills that people use every day. In doing this, the memory of older people can improve and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease can be reduced. As people age, memory is not the only aspect of the body that starts to deteriorate. With age, the joints of the body begin to deteriorate, movement slows, and the risk of high blood pressure and disease increase due to a sedentary lifestyle. By increasing physical activity
Student Name
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Abstract
Physical activity is proven to improve overall health and increase the quality and expectancy of life in participants. People who take part in exercise regularly increase the activity of the frontal region of their brains which operates memory, and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is significantly decreased. Studies indicate that exercising raises the count of T-lymphocytes (T-cells) in the immune system, making the body more resistant to viruses. Weight training and cardiovascular exercise increase strength of muscles and the heart and eliminates excessive weight gain and heart disease. Some studies suggest people who participate in regular physical activity live two to three years longer.
Benefits of Physical Activity Whether it is for sports, good health, or simply something fun to do, physical activities improve lifestyles in more than one area. Physical activity can keep the body looking good and the mental outlook more positive about life. People can reduce their weight, perform everyday tasks, and can live a better life with the incorporation of physical activity. Research on exercise has shown that by participating in regular activity the risks of becoming ill can be reduced. When a person is sick, sometimes the body cannot fight off infection, but participating in regular physical activity improves the function of the immune system to fight off the infection. Physical activity is also proven to help maintain the function of fine motor skills that people use every day. In doing this, the memory of older people can improve and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease can be reduced. As people age, memory is not the only aspect of the body that starts to deteriorate. With age, the joints of the body begin to deteriorate, movement slows, and the risk of high blood pressure and disease increase due to a sedentary lifestyle. By increasing physical activity
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