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Benefits of staying physically active
In order to live a healthy life style, it is recommended that one should participate in a physical activity. By participating in a physical activity, or staying physically fit, people tend to benefit in several aspects of their personal well-being. People often benefit physically, or have an improvement in their health and they benefit mentally/emotionally and socially. One does not need to be involved in vigorous physical activity in order to receive these benefits; a moderate activity level is acceptable as well.

Physical
By staying physically active, people receive many health and physical benefits. Some of these physical benefits include an overall improvement of their health. Physical activity decreases the risk of becoming obese or helps overcome obesity. It also lowers the chance of obtaining many diseases, including cardiovascular disease (also known as heart disease), liver disease and many other diseases. Physical activity also prevents many injuries from occurring, like back injuries. When people stay physically active they develop a stronger immune system. This strong immune system later helps with reducing stress levels. Also, by participating in a physical activity, it lowers the risk of a person getting diabetes or it helps to control the effects of diabetes. It enhances the strength of a person’s bones and provides a higher energy level during fitness or regular physical activities. For elderly persons, it reduces the risk of experiencing a stroke, and lowers their blood pressure. An active life style produces an overall healthy life.

Emotional
Along with an improvement in a person’s health and physical well-being, by staying active and fit there is an opportunity for someone to lower their stress level. Physical activity also provides someone with the chance to decrease his or her risk of getting depression (mood) and it eliminates or lowers anxiety levels. When people are physically active, there is an evident growth seen in a positive emotional state, they are generally happier and have a positive attitude. This allows people to get more sleep and can lead to feeling less guilty. People who are active tend to have more confidence in their self and their abilities and they have a sense of self-improvement. These people are overall more focused on their tasks. By participating in some form of physical activity it allows people to take a break from their busy lives and let out all their anger and frustration. Overall, physical fitness is a step towards a healthy mind.

Social
As well as physically and mentally, physical activity provides social benefits. These people benefit socially by having an improvement in their self-esteem. By participating in a group or team activity like soccer, or taking a fitness class with others, people have a chance to improve their level of social interaction. By engaging in these group activities or sports, people interact with others and can improve their communication skills. For children, it gives them a chance to improve their teamwork skills and other life skills that will help them in the future.

Summary
Physical fitness is an easy way to stay healthy. It reduces the risk of injuries and disease. It can also help improve one’s mental state and also allows more social interaction between people. It also provides the opportunity to improve on ones life skills.