issacertifiedtrainer/christophermcdonnogh Physical activity plays an essential role in the quality of life because it increases energy and promotes physical, mental and psychological well-being as well as serving as preventive medicine. Several studies have explored the relationship between physical activity and the overall quality of life (Sheppard 1996), which include variables like social, mental and psychological well-being. A reduced risk of developing premature health problems and the potential of a longer life in addition to increased energy, physical, mental, psychological and social well-being are some of the compelling reasons to promote health and physical fitness. The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health (USDDHS 1996) reviews the evidence relating physical activity to reduced risks of a variety of health problems. There is evidence that physical activity it related to a lower risk of premature development of many health problems like: anxiety, atherosclerosis, back pain, cancer, chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension and osteoporosis. Many of these topics will be covered in the Exercise as Preventative Health Care Section of the text. We can improve our quality of life by preventing or delaying the premature development of the aforementioned health problems. Total fitness involves an integrated approach that is dynamic, multidimensional and also relates to heredity and environmental factors. Total fitness is striving for the highest quality of existence including mental, psychological and physical components.
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