MOVEMENT AND WELL-BEING

a) Definitions of physical activity
b) Benefits of increasing physical activity in healthy subjects, with special reference to :
 Improved conditioning, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
 Improved mobility
 Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, thromboembolic stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, breast cancer, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline
 Reduced likelihood of falls and fall-related injuries.
 Possible decreased incidence and severity of functional limitations
 Improved patient outcomes in several chronic conditions, including mood disorders, dementia, chronic pain, congestive heart failure, stroke, constipation, and sleep
c) Benefits of increasing physical activity in pathological conditions
- patients with heart failure
- patients with renal failure, hemodialysis and renal transplantation