Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that uses energy. This includes sports, exercise, and other activities such as playing, walking, household chores, gardening, and dancing Any activity, be it for work, to walk or cycle to and from places, or as part of leisure time, has a health benefit.
Regular physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body and reduces the risk of disease
Barriers to getting more physical activity include crime, pollution, lack of leisure time, insufficient facilities, cultural restrictions on women, and an increasing desire to live sedentary lifestyles.