Physical inactivity is inactive lifestyle and
a growing medical concern. Physical inactivity
is a major risk to health both physical and mental
aspects of our health. Recent studies have shown
that physical inactivity is worse than obesity
or being overweight. Physical inactivity causes
an increasing incidence of chronic disease, not
just for the elderly but for younger people and
adults. Being physical inactive, in the long run,
reduces your self esteem
and affects your outlook towards life.
In children, physical inactivity hampers general
growth and development. Physically inactive adults
have difficulty in finishing regular tasks without
fatigue. Physical inactivity leads to a lot of
complications, secondary condition, symptoms and
other disorders. In most cases the symptoms and
complications of physical inactivity are not distinct
and overlap each other. Physical inactivity leads
to numerous health conditions like hypertension,
heart disease,
diabetes, high
blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight,
obesity, weaker bones, osteoporosis,
hypertension and numerous health risks. When prolonged
to extended time period physical inactivity leads
to premature death.
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One doesn't need to participate
in a decathlon to be physically active. Everyday
one has opportunities to shrug off physical inactivity
from one's shoulders. Sedentary lifestyle has
been contributed to the society's dependence on
more and more technological progress with people
relying on devices to do household work. Using
computers and television are also contributing
factors towards physical inactivity. Physical
inactivity can be prevented with healthy
diet and taking an initiative to start exercising.
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