Spend Time Doing Physical Activities

Importance of Physical Activity Physical activity provides long- term health benefits for everyone! By being active, you will burn calories that you store from eating throughout the day and—it can be as easy as walking the dog or as rigorous as running a marathon. Providing opportunities for children to be active early on puts them on a path to better physical and mental health. It’s never too late to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle. The Impact of Physical Activity on Your Health Regular physical activity can produce long-term health benefits. It can help: Prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke (the three leading health-related causes of death) Control weight Make your muscles stronger Reduce fat Promote strong bone, muscle, and joint development Condition heart and lungs Build overall strength and endurance Improve sleep Decrease potential of becoming depressed Increase your energy and self- esteem Relieve stress Increase your chances of living longer When you are not physically active, you are more at risk for: High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Stroke Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Cancer