Physical Activity, Wellness and Health: Challenges, Benefits and Strategies

• Muut tekijät: Zaccagni, Luciana (Toimittaja), Gualdi-Russo, Emanuela (Toimittaja)
• Aineistotyyppi: Elektroninen Kirjan osa
• Kieli: englanti
• Julkaistu: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Aiheet: Research & information: general; handgrip strength; anthropometry; handedness; body composition; physical activity; sports practice; breast cancer; bioimpedance; adolescent; adolescent health; exercise; health surveillance; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; National Fitness Programs; per capita area; school sports facilities; urban parks; rural sports venues; depression; mortality; cardiovascular diseases; cardiovascular risk factors; public health; aging; dose-response; cardiorespiratory fitness; agility test; executive function; strength; older adults; cardiovascular disease; healthy ageing; Ingwavuma; KwaZulu-Natal; modifiable behaviour; rural; South Africa; medical diagnostic; decision tree; logistic regression; machine learning; adolescents; students; goal orientation; emotional intelligence; burnout; multiple sclerosis; accelerometer; gender differences; fitness; foresight; delphi study; Europe; healthy eating intention; physical activity intention; emotions; aversive state; reinforcement; social support; self-concept; health utility; quality of life; rehabilitation; stroke; sleep quality; perceived stress; mediating effect; Chinese college students; dog walking; health behavior change; stealth health; pet ownership; human-animal interaction; animal-assisted intervention; targeted learning; youth athletes; soccer; injury; overuse; maturation; exercise participation; physical self-concept; self-esteem; mental well-being; mobile phone addiction; procrastination; college students; China; pandemic; coronavirus; physical exercise; general health; biopsychosocial model of health; life course perspective; university students; multivariate analysis; wellbeing; n/a
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Regular physical activity (PA) is both a preventive measure and a cure for non-communicable diseases. Moreover, PA improves mental health, quality of life, and well-being. Conversely, physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles have negative impacts on individuals, families, and society, as evidenc...