WHAT IS EXERCISE?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HEALTH GOALS, HEALTHY LIVING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FITNESS, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, WELLBEING, EXERCISE Thomas Duer HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HEALTH GOALS, HEALTHY LIVING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FITNESS, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, WELLBEING, EXERCISE Thomas Duer

WHAT IS EXERCISE?

Physical Activity is not exercise, but exercise is physical activity. It is a narrower scope focused on a more regimented and planned routine of physical activity. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to read my previous blog on physical activity and what defines it. I consider exercise to be a step up from being physically active when it comes to working towards more concrete or specific goals.

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WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HEALTH GOALS, HEALTHY LIVING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FITNESS, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, WELLBEING Thomas Duer HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HEALTH GOALS, HEALTHY LIVING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FITNESS, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, WELLBEING Thomas Duer

WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?

Being active does not have to be exercise. It does not have to look like a strict routine and does not require lifting “scary weights.” To be physically active, all you have to do is move. Any type of movement beyond rolling over in bed is adequate. Getting out of bed to start your day is being active. Bending over to tie your shoe? Also considered a form of being active.

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