Daily physical activity is one of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle, said the Institute for Public Health (IJZ) and warned that irregular physical activity increases the risk of premature death by 20 to 30 percent.
The IJZ said this on the occasion of April 6 - World Day of Physical Activity.
As they said, physical activity significantly improves physical and mental health.
"And it reduces the risk of developing leading chronic non-communicable diseases, such as certain types of cancer, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, stroke and diabetes," the IJZ stated in a statement.
They pointed out that World Physical Activity Day marks the need to adopt a more active, healthy lifestyle.
"We can be physically active in different ways: fast walking, riding a bicycle, various forms of active recreation (dance, play, yoga)", said the IJZ and added that physical activity can be carried out both at work and as part of household chores. as well as working in the garden.
As they said, all forms of physical activity provide health benefits if they are carried out regularly and have the recommended intensity and duration.
"Available data at the global level show that in recent years the prevalence of physical inactivity is increasing, in all age categories, and a sedentary lifestyle is becoming dominant among an increasing number of people," the statement said.
It is stated that one in four adults in the world does not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity, and more than 80 percent of adolescents are not physically active enough.
"Irregular physical activity increases the risk of dying prematurely by 20-30 percent," the announcement states.
The IJZ said that the general recommendations of the World Health Organization for physical activity that has health benefits are, among other things, at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, for example brisk walking, water aerobics, light cycling, swimming, working in gardens.
As they stated, the recommendation is either 75 to 150 minutes of intense aerobic activity, such as running, fast swimming, cycling uphill, football, aerobics, weekly for adults.
At least 60 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity per day is recommended for children and adolescents, while for the elderly it is recommended to start with lower levels of physical activity and gradually increase levels of physical activity.
The IJZ emphasized that any physical activity must be coordinated with the individual's health condition in order to be safe and effective.
"Physical activity of light or moderate intensity, which does not exceed the requirements of fast walking and activities of daily life, does not require a special medical approval", emphasized the IJZ.
They stated that regular physical activity has positive effects not only on health, but also on the environment and the economy.
"For example, walking and cycling can reduce air pollution, as well as the noise level in urban areas and contribute to a healthy environment, and participation in sports activities and events enables connecting and bringing communities together," said the IJZ.
On the occasion of World Physical Activity Day, the Institute, in cooperation with Fitness Center Soko Gym and Children's Fitness Center Smart Gym, organized a health promotion event in the Park near Petrović Castle in Podgorica, with the aim of promoting the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
"Representatives of fitness centers held a public training session for children and adults, and in addition to measuring blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), visitors could receive advice on the importance of physical activity, proper nutrition, and nutritional status," said the IJZ.
IJZ also in Nikšić, on Slobode Square, in cooperation with the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, organized a health education event where representatives of the faculty did demonstration exercises.
"In addition to body mass index (BMI) measurements, visitors were able to receive advice from our specialists in order to prevent chronic diseases by promoting healthy lifestyles," the announcement states.
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