Moving more means living longer
The more sedentary we are, the stiffer and weaker we get, so the more difficult movement becomes.
Benefits of physical activity:
- improved mobility
- improved sleep
- improved mood
- decreased stress/anxiety/depression
- improvements in medical conditions associated with obesity
- Improve body composition
- Prevent muscle loss during weight loss
- Increased weight loss
- Improved weight loss maintenance
- on the cellular level:
- improved adipocyte function
- mitochondrial biogenesis – double oxidative phosphorylation
- browning/beiging of adipose tissue
- improved insulin sensitivity
- improved adipokine profile
ACSM and CDC recommendations state that:
- All healthy adults aged 18–65 yr should participate in moderate intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 min on five days per week, or vigorous intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 min on three days per week.
- Every adult should perform activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance for a minimum of two days per week.
Resources:
EIM Physical Activity Vital Sign.pdf (exerciseismedicine.org)