Sitting for long hours and Lack of physical activity is linked with increased risks of Anxiety and depression. It also develops many preventable conditions, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, colon cancer, and obesity
Researchers even suggest that 6-10% of the world’s non-communicable diseases (such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain kinds of cancer) are caused by physical inactivity.
Physical activities offers lots of health and other benefits! Here are eight key reasons why exercise is important:.
Decrease risk of disease
Feel great physically
Look better
Sleep better
Live longer—up to five years according to the American Journal of Preventative Medicine!
Keep in shape so you can enjoy leisure activities
Avoid injury and safely perform work and home chores
Increase mental health and social wellbeing
The last point is especially interesting. According to studies in the Lancet physical activity brings “a sense of purpose and value.
