HOUSTON, WE HAVE A (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) PROBLEM

Apply It!Summary Statement:Pulled Text: • Physical activity is associated with several health and well-being benefits, but current levels of daily physical activity are at an all-time low. • Daily physical activity has decreased over the years due to declining lifestyle physical activity levels. • Innovative strategies from health and fitness professionals are needed to promote physical activity throughout the day. Physical activity is associated with several health and well-being benefits but has decreased over the years due to declining rates of lifestyle physical activity. “Despite these well-known benefits of physical activity though, there has still been a gradual decline in overall daily physical activity levels.” “Various devices/appliances have been invented that reduce the physical activity associated with performing household chores. For example, sweeping requires moderate-intensity physical activity but can now be replaced with an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner ( e.g. , the ‘Roomba’).” Performing these tasks without modern technology, Amish adults accumulate an average of 48 hours per week of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (14).