Let's move!
The term physical activity does not refer to the practice a sport, but rather to the performance of any routine that involves energy expenditure. Therefore, it is very easy to include it in our daily routine, by going for a walk with our children or pets, biking or jogging outdoors. Physical Activity provides us with many benefits, some of them sufficiently documented; such as body weight control and cardiovascular disease risk reduction. But it also give us emotional benefits, frequently underestimated. First, the satisfaction of committing to self-care, before caring for other people's needs. Second, the reduction of daily work and family related stress; and third, that amazing sensation of mindfulness; or living in the present moment while conducting our routine. All of them add a little bit of wellbeing and comfort to our life. Regarding social interaction, the practice of physical activity brings us close to groups of people with similar ...