Pillars of Health: Fitness

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Benefits and Motivators for Physical Activity

  • Physical activity is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. In the short term, physical activity can help boost your mood, improve sleep, increase energy, and reduce stress.
  • In the long term, physical activity can boost your cognitive abilities and brain function, your mental health, and reduce your risk of health complications, including heart disease, certain types of cancer, and premature death.
  • The Physical Activity Guidelines for adults aged 18-64 years old is at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, with two days of muscle-strengthening activity.
  • Outdoor exercise can additionally elevate your self-esteem, heighten your serotonin and endorphin levels, improve your immune system and mood. 

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