Connection Between Physical Inactivity and the Emergence of Chronic Illness Among Athletes

Abstract

This narrative review's main goal was to assess the state of the field and shed more light on the connection between physical inactivity and the emergence of chronic illness and early mortality. We reaffirm the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the main and secondary prevention of several chronic illnesses (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression, and osteoporosis) as well as early mortality by engaging in regular physical exercise. We also demonstrate that the current Health Canada physical activity recommendations are enough to produce positive health effects, particularly in previously sedentary individuals. Physical activity and health status tend to be correlated linearly, meaning that increasing physical activity and fitness will result in greater gains in health status.

Keywords:  Activity education, motor properties, activity education with coordination program