The significance of physical activities with exercises is growing as people are indoors due to pandemic. Generally, people stay indoors due to the high-density traffic, lack of recreational facilities, and decline in the quality of air and pollution contributing to an inactive lifestyle.
In such cases, physical exercises at home prove to be beneficial. According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), more than 80% of the world’s adolescent population are physically inactive. Implementation of physical activities and the exercise regime with seriousness should be the prime concern now.
Exercises are presented as a sub-category of physical activity executed for developing physical fitness. Apart from physical exercises at home, activities done during leisure time such as working, household chores, and traveling can also be categorized as physical activities. Appropriate levels of physical exercises and activities provide several health benefits like -
Physical exercises perform a vital role in weight management. The calorie intake must be equal to the energy consumed while exercising.
Improves muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness. Improves bone and functional health.
Decreases the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hip, and vertebral fractures, tackling depression
Prevents non-communicable diseases
Optimizing healthcare measures like exercise and physical activity for health benefits is essential. Let’s take an overview of the recommended exercise regimes-
Adolescents should get involved in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity regularly. Doing physical exercises for weight loss, 3 times a week for good muscles and bones is advisable.
Adults between 18–64 years must engage in 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week. Muscle-strengthening activities are done twice a week as simple physical exercises are beneficial.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adults over 65 years and above must do 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity once in a week. Simple physical exercises like muscle strengthening exercises and increased duration of physical activity to 300 minutes provide health benefits.
Lack of physical exercise develops the risk of high blood pressure, flabby body, stiff joints, osteoporosis, and obesity. Wearable technology like smartwatches and smartphone apps are used for keeping a check on weight and exercise. This gives the health benefits of patient compliance and adherence to better health outcomes. Implementation of physical activities and exercises with seriousness should be the prime concern now.
In the future, emphasis will be given on increasing productivity, immunity development, through exercise along with a nutritious and balanced diet.
