Physical fitness is important because it reduces your risk of developing diseases and improves your quality of life. Physical fitness increases your cardiovascular health, respiratory function and longevity. It promotes strong bones, muscles and joints, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Physical fitness also boosts your immune system, and helps improve your sleep quality, energy levels and mood.
Be more active in your daily routine
A major problem for many people today is that we are stuck working in offices and have less time to be active during the day. The average person should be aiming for 150 minutes of aerobic activity such as brisk walking throughout the week, as well as performing muscle-strengthening activities such as weight training another two days, at least, during the week.
Try some of the following to keep you active during the day:
- Doing exercises at your desk
- Taking a short walk outside
- Always remembering to take the stairs
Exercises anyone can do to stop being sedentary
You go to work, go home, watch television, go to bed, and repeat that same cycle every single day.
Sound familiar?
Regular exercise is important if you want to live a long, healthy and happy life. Staying active in today’s busy world is not always that easy though that’s why we’ve put together this list of simple exercises to help you get started.
- Jumping Jacks
- Push ups
- Plank
- Squat
- Sit-ups
- Running
Doctors recommend regular exercise and, thankfully, the world has taken note – many people train every single day. However, if you’re unsure of where to start then there are easy ways that you can begin slowly incorporating fitness into your daily life (even while you’re at your desk at work or at home watching television). It really is that easy.
