Active living
Active Living
Active living (/ˈæktɪv ˈlɪvɪŋ/) is a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. The goal is to accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity each day. This can be achieved in many different ways, from walking or cycling to work, to using the stairs instead of the elevator.
Etymology
The term "active living" is derived from the English words "active", meaning engaged in action, and "living", referring to the condition of being alive. It was first used in the late 20th century to promote the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing.
Related Terms
- Physical Activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Exercise: A subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and aims to improve or maintain physical fitness.
- Sedentary Behavior: Any waking behavior characterized by an energy expenditure ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs), while in a sitting, reclining or lying posture.
- Lifestyle: The interests, opinions, behaviors, and behavioral orientations of an individual, group, or culture.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Well-being: A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Active living
- Wikipedia's article - Active living
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