physicalactivity[1] - Factors that affect physical...

Factors that affect physical activity -
Geographic location (city dwellers are more active)
Gender (men more active)
Education levels (higher educated individuals more active)
Ethnicity correlates with activity level
Physical Activity Benefits
Better Mood-exercise makes people feel good by increasing energy, increases concentration & alertness.
It also decreases anxiety & stress
Endorphins-elevated brain chemical known as the “runners high” are released during prolonged exercise.
Exercise is known for treatment of depression & anxiety disorders!
Longer life-exercise strengthens the heart and lungs
Exercise even without weight loss! Lungs increase their vital capacity & can take in more oxygen.
Increased circulation by conditioning the heart (lowers heart rate & blood pressure)
Decreased heart attack, strokes
Healthier bones-decreases bone loss & increases bone density with regular weight bearing exercise. Helps
prevent osteoporosis.
Improves body composition-burns calories, increases metabolic rate by increasing lean body tissue