Economic benefits of Physical Activity

Today, the positive health effects of physical activity are uncontested, as a vast body of empirical studies has provided evidence for the existence of its positive impacts on weight problems and chronic diseases alike. Contemporary research further documents a positive relationship between regular exercise and people’s overall well-being. Moreover, physical inactivity is considered as the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. In the following Ebook (Chapter of The future of health and fitness), the most prevalent health issues affected by physical activity are outlined including the allied costs for a country`s health care system. This is followed by studies estimating the concrete economic impact of physical activity from the European and North American perspectives.

• Type: E-books
• Language: English
• Categories: Fitness Management Studies and research