Physical Activities Guidelines for Healthy Life Style

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Health life style, physical activity, psychological growth

Abstract

Physical activities are essential for physical and psychological growth and development. In addition. It strengthens the immune system, which helps to avoid different health problems. Besides the fact that physical activity is a necessity of our daily life, people currently adopt unhealthy living patterns, such as smoking, drug addictions, etc., instead of healthy habits, such as exercise and a healthy diet. This study aimed to evaluate the previous literature and to recommend the most appropriate activities guidelines for communities with different age, gender and demographic attributes. To meet the study's objective, literature available in the concerned research area was gathered and evaluated. The available literature showed that different national and international organizations suggested different guidelines, such as 150 minutes up to 300 minutes of daily physical activities with moderate to vigorous volumes and intensities for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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2023-12-03

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