Physical activity
In general physical activity, also called motor activity, is "any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure."[1]
Exercise is "physical activity which is usually regular and done with the intention of improving or maintaining physical fitness or health."[2]
Physiology
In physiology physical activity is "the physical activity of a human or an animal as a behavioral phenomenon."[3]
Promoting physical activity
Promoting physical activity is difficult; a systematic review found "the most effective interventions were behavioral interventions instead of cognitive interventions, face-to-face delivery versus mediated interventions (e.g., via telephone or mail), and targeting individuals instead of communities."[4]
Simple interventions might help.[5]
References
- ↑ Health topics, World Health Organization
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Exercise (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Motor activity (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Conn VS, Hafdahl AR, Mehr DR (2011). "Interventions to increase physical activity among healthy adults: meta-analysis of outcomes.". Am J Public Health 101 (4): 751-8. DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2010.194381. PMID 21330590. Research Blogging.
- ↑ Andersen RE, Franckowiak SC, Snyder J, Bartlett SJ, Fontaine KR (1998). "Can inexpensive signs encourage the use of stairs? Results from a community intervention.". Ann Intern Med 129 (5): 363-9. PMID 9735063. [e]