physical exercise

Also known as exercise, physical training, working out

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Physical exercise is any bodily activity that requires effort and movement, with common examples including cycling and weight training. It matters because regular physical activity is important for maintaining health and fitness.

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Research

633,585 papers

Physical exercise in pregnancy: benefits, risks and prescription.Journal of perinatal medicine · 2022Ribeiro MM, Andrade A, Nunes IDOI: 10.1515/jpm-2021-0315
Beneficial effects of physical exercise on neuroplasticity and cognition.ReviewNeuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2013Hötting K, Röder BDOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2013.04.005
[Physical exercise and pregnancy. Evidence based medicine (EBM)].ReviewSemergen · 2022Gallo-Galán LM, Gallo-Vallejo MA, Gallo-Vallejo JLDOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2022.02.008
[Practical recommendations on physical exercise during pregnancy based on the main clinical practice guidelines].ReviewAtencion primaria · 2023Gallo-Galán LM, Gallo-Vallejo MÁ, Gallo-Vallejo JLDOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2022.102553
Yoga and physical exercise - a review and comparison.ReviewInternational review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England) · 2016Govindaraj R, Karmani S, Varambally S et al.DOI: 10.3109/09540261.2016.1160878
Physical exercise and seizure activity.ReviewBiochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease · 2021Arida RMDOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2020.165979
Physical exercise is safe and feasible in thrombocytopenic patients with hematologic malignancies: a narrative review.ReviewHematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2020Morishita S, Nakano J, Fu JB et al.DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2020.1730556
Roles and molecular mechanisms of physical exercise in cancer prevention and treatment.ReviewJournal of sport and health science · 2021Wang Q, Zhou WDOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2020.07.008

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Commons category: Physical exercise
equivalent class: schema.org/PhysicalActivity
OpenStreetMap tag: sport=fitness
NCI Thesaurus ID: C16567

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Contents

Classification
Health effects
Fitness
Cardiovascular system
Immune system
Cancer
Neurobiological{{anchor|Brain function}}
Depression
Concussion
Sleep
Libido
Respiratory system
Mechanism of effects
Skeletal muscle
Other peripheral organs
Central nervous system
Public health measures
Exercise trends
Social and cultural variation
Adherence
Nutrition and recovery
Excessive exercise
History
Other animals
See also
References
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Exercise or working out is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. It is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, improve health, or simply for enjoyment. Many people choose to exercise outdoors where they can congregate in groups, socialize, and improve well-being as well as mental health.