Considerations about the importance of physical exercise in people's health and well-being
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https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2025.65Keywords:
Physical Activity, Health, Physical Exercise, Quality of LifeAbstract
Introduction: Physical exercise is any physical activity that improves and maintains a person's physical fitness, health and well-being. It is carried out for various reasons, such as muscle strengthening, improving the cardiovascular system, developing athletic skills, fat loss or maintenance, emotional well-being as well as recreational activity.
Objective: characterize the effect of physical exercise on people's health and well-being.
Method: a review of the literature available in databases such as SciELO, Scopus and ClinicalKey was carried out, of which a total of 15 related articles were consulted, empirical methods such as logical history and analysis and synthesis were used.
Results: physical activity is considered the factor that intervenes in the state of people's health. The constant practice of physical exercise improves and strengthens the immune system, helping to preserve the integrity of the cells in the body. During the first years of life it can make a difference in terms of the good condition of the bone system, cardiovascular resistance, and lower blood pressure. , overweight and obesity. The practice of physical activity is also seen to be related to reducing symptoms of fatigue, stress, depression and increasing self-esteem and improving mood.
Conclusions: physical exercise is presented as an essential tool to achieve a healthier, happier and fuller life. Regardless of age or physical condition, exercise can be adapted to individual needs, becoming an investment in your long-term health and well-being.
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