Physical Activity Improves the Metabolic Risk Profiles in Men and Women

Open Access

10 August 1998

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of internal medicine (1960)

Vol. 158 (15) , 1633-1640
https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.158.15.1633

Abstract

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY strengthens the musculoskeletal system, improves cardiovascular capacity and pulmonary function,¹ influences the cumulative exposure to certain hormones,² enhances the immune system,³ and increases insulin sensitivity.⁴ It is the largest source of variability in energy requirements,⁵^,6 influencing body weight.⁶^,7 The benefits of physical activity and fitness are associated with decreased overall mortality⁸^-10 and reduced incidence of cardiovascular diseases,¹¹^,12 type 2 diabetes mellitus,⁷^,12^,13 and certain types of cancer.¹⁴^-16

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