NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and has as a final or an intermediate objective the improvement or maintenance of physical fitness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Not all physical activity is exercise. Exercise is considered planned, structured and purposeful physical activity. The goal of exercise is to increase physical fitness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical activity is any movement that is carried out by the muscles that require energy. In other words, it is any movement a person does. Exercise is, by definition, planned, structured, repetitive and intentional movement. Exercise is also intended to improve or maintain physical fitness.

Detailed explanation-4: -WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work.

Detailed explanation-5: -Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several cancers. It also helps prevent hypertension, maintain healthy body weight and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being.