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Definition

Physical activity is any activity that causes your body to work harder than normal. The actual amount of physical activity you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are trying to lose weight , and how fit you are right now.


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Physical activity can help you:

  • Burn calories and reduce body fat
  • Reduce your appetite
  • Keep your current weight and control it

For the purpose of weight loss, physical activity works best when you also reduce the amount of calories you take in from food and drinks.

The number of calories burned during physical activity depends on:

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Encyclopedia: Exercise

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A physical exercise is a bodily activity that develops and maintains physical fitness and overall health. It is often practiced to strengthen muscles and the cardiovascular system, and to hone athletic skills. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent diseases of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. It also improves mental health and helps prevent depression. Exercises are generally...

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I'm 5'5 and weight about 125. I'm trying to lose some pounds overall so...

Probably about 30 to 40 minutes a day, as you progress if you can go longer, DO. Also Doing about 30 or 40 squats everyother day should help too. Dont...

Asked by xMistakes - 21 months ago

What exercise to do everyday at home to have better endurance?
I would just like to know what exercise could I do everyday at home to...

jogging on a treadmill is a sufficent exercise for at home and stretching should be done before and after

Asked by Josh Finor - 6 months ago

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