Did you know 1 in 4 teenagers don't partake in physical activity? Are you apart of the group who do exercise or do not?
❈ How It Benefits You? ❈
Physical Fitness has a variety of different benefits for you and your lifestyle, which include physical, mental and social benefits.
Physical
- Helps maintain a healthy weight
- Prevents and manages blood pressure
- Reduces the chances of getting major health problems
Mental
- Improves your mood
- Improves your concentration levels
- Increased release of endorphins
Social
- Increases the amount of friendships you have
- Improves your social skills
- May develop leadership skills
The video below, found from Youtube give you more information on the benefits of physical activity within teenagers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwZwe37Pb68
Taking part in any sort of sport has been scientifically proven to boost your mood and energy levels
❈ Short And Long Term Effects ❈
Physical fitness can have variety of different effects on the body, both positive and negative. Two types of effects are called Short and Long Term.
Short Term Effects
- Supports the nervous system, making you feel more awake and alert
- Increased mood and positive feelings
- Promotes better sleep
These outcomes are what you want to achieve from exercise, the more you exercise the better you will feel about yourself and live a healthier life
Long Term Effects
- Decreased chance of heart diseases
- Stronger bones / muscles
- Improved cardiovascular and muscular endurance
Similarly to the short term effects listed above, these effects are what you want to achieve form exercise however you might not see or notice these changes. On average it takes 6-8 weeks for these changes to happen to your body but even though you cant see them doesn't mean that they aren't happening to your body.