Importance of Physical Fitness for Health and Wellness
Discover the significance of physical fitness for overall well-being, including benefits like physical development, disease prevention, mental health improvement, cognitive function enhancement, weight management, and cardiovascular health. Learn why children need regular physical activity to reduce the risk of chronic diseases later in life. Also, explore the connection between exercise and the word "Salat" in prayer practices. Stay active and healthy with these insights!
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS BY NATIONAL NASIRATTEAM USA
The Holy Prophetpbuh said: A strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than a weak believer[ ] (Sahih Muslim)
Benefits Benefits of of Physical Physical Fitness Fitness Physical Development Disease Prevention Mental Health Cognitive Function Cardiovascular Health Weight Management
Physical development: Physical development: Builds strong bones and muscles, improves flexibility, and enhances motor skills like balance and coordination Mental health: Mental health: Reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances self-esteem Cognitive function: Cognitive function: Can improve focus, concentration, memory and academic performance
Weight management: Weight management: Helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of childhood obesity Cardiovascular health: Cardiovascular health: Strengthens the heart and lungs, improving endurance Disease prevention: Disease prevention: Lowers the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers later in life
Children who are not active, are at a higher risk to develop chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular illnesses later in life So children ages 5 to 17 should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to somewhat intense physical activity per day
Did you know? The word Salat that we often translate as Prayer, is an Arabic word that also contains the meanings of exercise in it. If we perform all five daily prayers with efficiency and full attention, it will serve as a great physical exercise, and our organs and muscles will not slacken!
Resources: https://files.alislam.cloud/pdf/Steps-to-Exercise.pdf https://www.alhakam.org/the-physical-exercise-practices-of-the-promised- messiah/ https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/health- benefits/children.html#:~:text=Physical%20activity%20is%20good%20for,meas ures%20of%20a%20healthy%20weight.
