According to the Physical Activity and Health report from the US Surgeon General,
- More than 60% of US adults don’t engage in the recommended amount of activity.
- About a quarter of adults are not active at all.
- Physical inactivity is more common among:
- Women than men
- African American and Hispanic adults than whites
- Older than younger adults
- Less affluent than more affluent people
- Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular physical activity.
The benefits of physical activity are broad and important. It:
- Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease
- Lowers your chance of developing high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes
- Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints
- Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Fosters improvement in mood and feelings of well-being
- Helps control blood sugar and weight, develop lean muscle, and reduce body fat
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