In our everyday lives we engage in a variety of physical activity, from washing the car and doing the housework to getting dressed for school or work. Completing these types of task requires a small amount of effort and often we use only our upper body to do them.
Although these activities require the expenditure of a certain amount of energy through the movement they involve, their contribution to overall health and fitness is minimal. In order to gain health and fitness benefits, it is necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous activity. Individuals who choose to lead an inactive lifestyle are at risk of developing many lifestyle diseases. Inactivity is a major risk factor of coronary heart disease and contributes to other risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.
Although these activities require the expenditure of a certain amount of energy through the movement they involve, their contribution to overall health and fitness is minimal. In order to gain health and fitness benefits, it is necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous activity. Individuals who choose to lead an inactive lifestyle are at risk of developing many lifestyle diseases. Inactivity is a major risk factor of coronary heart disease and contributes to other risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.