Each 6 of April commemorates the World Physical Activity Daya date that was prompted by the World Health Organization (OMS) in 2002. The initiative is also known as Move for Health (which in Spanish means “move for health”) and aims promote exercise and raise awareness about its multiple benefits for physical and mental health. In this way, the conference also invites us to reflect on a sedentary lifestyle and its consequences for people.
As reported by the OMSin 2016, 28 percent of adults older than 18 years did not have the practices of physical activity recommended for your welfare. According to the agency, per week, it is necessary to perform 150 minutes of some type of moderate physical exercise or 75 minutes of intense practices.
On his official site, the OMS define a la physical activity as any type of movement that is part of daily life, work, recreation, exercise and sports.
This practice consists, then, of performing some type of movement, displacement or effort, for a certain time. In this way, to keep the body active, you can playing sports o exercisesuch as walking, climbing stairs, running, or dancing.
According to the WHO, perform any of these activities on a regular basis generates the following effects:
Before starting any kind of physical activityIt is important to have a medical fit. In addition, the professionals will be in charge of authorizing and indicating what should be done and what to avoid, according to each case.
It is also important to always perform a body warm up before starting with routine y elongar at the end for avoid injury. is also key Take breaks and stay hydrated.
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