Above all, health problems should not be an obstacle to the practice of physical activity. Some activities are even recommended according to your health problems.
Health problems are not synonymous with physical inactivity. On the contrary, according toWorld Health Organization, regular physical activity helps prevent and manage non-communicable diseases. It also contributes to “prevent hypertension, maintain a healthy body weight, and improve mental health, quality of life and well-being“.
WHO recommendations
According to the WHO, physical activity at higher levels in adults and the elderly reduces mortality (all causes combined, including those related to cardiovascular disease), as well as incident hypertension, cases of cancer and type 2 diabetes. It is also a good way to prevent falls, especially in the elderly.. It is also a way to improve mental health (decrease in symptoms of depression), cognitive health and the sleep cycle.
Global organizations such as WHO recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of sustained intensity per week. Yet in high-income countries (like France), insufficient activity levels increased by 5% (from 31.6% to 36.8%). This inactivity could be explained by the time spent in the workplace, at home and in transport. To increase levels of physical activity, WHO advises the practice of simpler activities such as walking or cycling.
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