Importance of Physical Culture

Serena Cuoghi
Title of Professor of Biology

Knowing how to maintain an adequate level of physical activity and putting it into practice helps to strengthen the body and maintain full health, providing benefits that extend on mood and a true range of benefits, which can be reinforced from specific sports, and in a set: 1) encourage the development of a character and proceed disciplined; 2) promote the construction of interpersonal bonds based on trust, altruism and empathy for harmonious teamwork; 3) stimulate neural connections and multidisciplinary thinking towards quick assertive decision-making; and 4) condition the body towards its strengthening by increasing the levels of tolerance and specific skill according to the type of practice. It should be noted that the fact of doing a sport does not necessarily imply that it should be done at a professional level, there being more and more options of being able to participate in teams for purely recreational purposes, due to the promotion of its multiple benefits and the The need that modern life imprints to have experiences that allow us to free ourselves from excessive stress loads and the repercussions of sedentary lifestyle

Become aware and learn about the ways in which our body works, how it is structured at a muscular and biological level, understand the impact of food and physical practices according to the particular conditions and possibilities, allow building a lifestyle through which one prioritizes oneself same.

physical development for health

Maintain constancy in the execution of a routine of exercises and conscious body movements, through the adequate physical education offered by carrying out an activity Guided by their respective coach, it translates into optimizing their own physical performance while considerably reducing the risk of suffering unnecessary injuries, being able to take greater advantage of body tone, an effect that greatly benefits physical health through the strengthening of the musculoskeletal system, the release of endorphins that boost the immune system, while helping to regulate the production of other neurotransmitters that control the functioning of the entire system endocrine.

The body strength that increases as a result of physical activity, also serves for the development of other daily activities and work routines, Therefore, it helps to increase the integral performance that a person can take advantage of in his day, without representing a greater wear and tear, on the contrary, he may have even greater resistance and recovery capacity against it, compared to someone who does not exercise as rigorously or who leads a life rather sedentary.

Mental balance in activity

A large part of the neurotransmitters with which the brain works have an inseparable link with our emotions, therefore, the positive stimulus that sports and physical activity In general, they represent, either because of the biochemical regulation generated by the organism itself, or because of the emotional dynamics of interaction between the participants, it becomes a great ally when it comes to combating negative mood states, such as anxiety and depression, helping to overcome emotional conditions that can put the overall health of the person at risk person.

On the other hand, a disciplined practice carried out in a prolonged way, can allow us to establish an authentic contact with our deepest inner self, if It is drawn as a personal objective, serving as a bridge between the various mental levels through conscious self-observation, becoming a tool powerful to rebalance the mind and perform increasingly precise executions, an ability that can later be transferred to all other areas of the mind. life.

Social skills and other entertainment

Within a context that is more social than personal, spending time doing some sport offers great benefits in the way in which we communicate and relate to others. other people, allowing the collapse of barriers such as shyness, stage fright and even the various ravages caused by prolonged solitude or abuse.

Undoubtedly, having the opportunity to meet new people and develop affective ties that begin with the most basic form of friendship, being able to transcend through the Shared experiences in sports emotionality, towards an authentic brotherhood, becomes for many the greatest reward, so this quality makes it worthwhile. overcome any initial setback typical of anyone who is starting something for the first time and accepts it as part of a new lifestyle that will increase its quality in all its dimensions.

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