Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Physical Activity

Physical activity refers to any movement that involves the skeletal muscles and results in energy expenditure. This can include activities such as walking, running, cycling, playing sports, and doing household chores. Regular physical activity has numerous health benefits and is considered an important factor in mai…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 76× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2693-1176 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Physical activity refers to any movement that involves the skeletal muscles and results in energy expenditure. This can include activities such as walking, running, cycling, playing sports, and doing household chores. Regular physical activity has numerous health benefits and is considered an important factor in maintaining good health. According to research, physical activity can help prevent or manage a variety of health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It can also improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and increasing self-esteem and cognitive function. Children and adolescents are encouraged to engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a day, while adults are recommended to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week. It is also important to include muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. In addition to health benefits, physical activity can also have positive social and economic impacts. It can promote social interaction and community engagement, while also resulting in reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity in the workplace. Overall, physical activity plays an important role in maintaining good health and should be a regular part of daily life. By incorporating physical activity into our routines, we can improve our physical, mental, and social well-being.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 76 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Physical Activity, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Global Health (ISSN 2693-1176).

Journal editorial board
Andrew Hall · United Kingdom Richard Bright · Australia Zhiqiang Feng · United Kingdom

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