09/12/2024
Take advantage of the nice weather this time of year and reap the benefits of physical activity while you’re at it! ☀️🏃🏼♀️
Engaging in regular physical activity has many benefits including reducing risk of disease and improving overall quality of life. Here are the top 10 benefits of physical activity according to the American Physical Therapy Association:
1️⃣ Maintain muscle strength and balance 💪🏼
2️⃣ Protect against chronic diseases 🦠
3️⃣ Improve quality of sleep 💤
4️⃣ Improve joint pain and stiffness🦵🏼
5️⃣ Increase lifespan 👴🏻
6️⃣ Improve memory and brain function (all ages!) 🧠
7️⃣ Lower blood pressure and improve heart health 🫀
8️⃣ Reduce feelings of depression and anxiety 😁
9️⃣ Fight off cancer-related fatigue 🥱
🔟 Aid in weight management ⚖️
Prioritize physical activity for all of these reasons and more!
This information was found at choosept.com provided by the APTA. Read about it yourself at: choosept.com/health-tips/10-benefits-physical-activity
