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Discussion Two

The topic selected for the project of healthier living in a diverse community is physical exercise. Physical exercises can be described as performances of activities that are aimed at the development and maintenance of physical fitness and the overall health of an individual (Rogers et al., 2018). The performances may also be aimed at the improvement of athletic skill or ability. There are different categories of physical exercises. These categories are formulated depending on the overall effect that the exercise has on the body of an individual. The first category is referred to as flexibility exercises. This category consists of stretching exercises that are aimed at improving the range of motion of joints and muscles. Another category consists of anaerobic exercises that help in improving the short-term strength of muscles. This category mainly entails taking part in sprinting activities and weight training among other activities. The final category entails aerobic exercises which include activities such as running and walking. These activities are aimed at improving the endurance of the cardiovascular system.

Physical exercises are important for diverse communities because of their numerous health advantages. Regular exercises help in strengthening joints and bones, and this helps in preventing diseases such as arthritis and joint pains (Rogers et al., 2018). Exercising is also important for improving the overall health of respiratory and cardiovascular systems (Powell et al., 2018). This prevents the formation of lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. This is because it prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels by ensuring excess calories from the diet are burned down instead of being converted to fats and stored in the body. Exercising has also been found to be an important aspect in the prevention of different types of cancers. Furthermore, it helps in strengthening the immune system to fight infections and in promoting the psychological well-being of communities.

References

Powell, K. E., King, A. C., Buchner, D. M., Campbell, W. W., DiPietro, L., Erickson, K. I., ... & Whitt-Glover, M. C. (2018). The scientific foundation for the physical activity guidelines for Americans. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 16(1), 1-11.

Rogers, L. Q., Carter, S. J., Williams, G., & Courneya, K. S. (2018). Physical activity. In Handbook of Cancer Survivorship (pp. 287-307). Springer, Cham.