What is Physical Activity?
By definition, physical activity is any bodily movement produced by your muscles that results in burning energy and can include a wide range of actions at work, during leisure-time or performing routine, daily tasks.
These physical activities can require light, moderate, or vigorous effort and can lead to improved health if practiced regularly.
Exercise is activity that is planned or structured. It involves repetitive bodily movement to improve or maintain physical fitness.
What the U.S. Surgeon General Says About Physical Activity
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, everyone needs a total of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. Children need even more.
Despite the health benefits of physical activity, only 36.1% of adults in Tennessee meet the recommended amount of activity. Approximately 33.1% are not active at all.
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Physical inactivity is more common among:
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