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Lack
of physical activity is the second cause of preventable deaths. 28 percent of deaths from
chronic diseases are caused by sedentary lifestyle. Around the world, almost 30 percent adults are
physically inactive. The level of physical inactivity in women in countries
with high per capita income is higher and increases with age.
The
US Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control
and prevention recommend that adults and the elderly should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise (brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise (running) per week.
The
Center for Disease Control and prevention of the United States of America still
recommends that all the major muscles of the body, such as the abdominal
muscles, arms, trunk, chest, and thighs, should be exercised at least twice a
week to increase their strength.
Promoting health through active living
People
who do physical activity regularly and sustainably have a lower risk of heart
attack and stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and dyslipidemia.
Performing
physical activity at least 30 minutes a day is effective in preventing
chronic heart diseases.
Physical
activity can be part of a person's daily work schedule, for example, climbing
the stairs instead of using the elevator, using a bicycle instead of a car to
go to work, getting off the car at least two stops before reaching destination
and walk the rest of the way and park the car at the farthest possible point
from the office.
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