Physical Activity

• Physical activity refers to any body movement that occurs by contraction of skeletal muscles and that produces substantial increases in the body's energy consumption relative to being at rest.
• Different types of physical activities include:

  • Everyday Physical Activities
  • Recreational Physical Activities
  • Sport and Exercise
• The Physical Activity Pyramid is a visual guide that helps people to know what daily activities and sports they can do to have a healthy lifestyle, what activities to do daily, and which can have a weekly or less frequency
• The Physical Activity Pyramid was created by the Park Nicollet Medical Foundation, an American foundation in defense of a healthier life.
• Top to Bottom of the Pyramid:

  • Sedimentary Lifestyle: Cut Down
  • Strength & Flexibility: 2-3 times a week
  • Aerobic Exercise & Recreational Activities: 3-5 times a week
  • Lifestyle Physical Activity: Everyday