physical activity
Moving your body
Physical activity is movement of the body that expends energy—exercise, sports, manual labor, or simply walking instead of sitting.
Health guidelines recommend regular physical activity for cardiovascular fitness and general well-being.
The term often appears in medical and public health contexts as a broader category than exercise: The study measured participants' daily physical activity levels.
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- walkingLocomotion on foot
- trottingModerate four-legged gait
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- active playMovement-based recreation
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Lack of movement
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Sedentary office labor
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