Walking
Walking is considered a simple though efficient kind of physical activity that could be performed by an individual during a day. The given exercise is not complex and does not demand any additional equipment. However, at the same time its use and beneficial impact on the state of the health of a person could hardly be doubted. If a person walks every day and devotes at least 30 minutes to this very kind of physical activity, he/she will obviously feel the great positive influence. His/her muscles will function better, he/she will be able to breathe fresh air and enjoy the feeling of great satisfaction. For this reason, the positive effect of this kind of physical exercise should be minded when doing any kind of activity. It is underlined by respondents:
The only thing that I did and rarely was walking. I walk every day at my home roof or yard during weekdays for 45 minutes continuously.
Taking the stairs
Taking the stairs is another sort of physical exercises that a person might do without any special equipment. Moreover, there are numerous opportunities in real-life conditions for a person to take the stairs and engage in some sort of physical activity. It could be done on a daily basis especially by people who live in buildings that are equipped with stairs. When going to work, to school, shopping, etc. and using the stairs, a person improves his/her health greatly. The given kind of exercises is especially useful for those who have problems with their heart or lungs. In this regard, taking the stairs becomes a simple, available, and efficient way to improve the state of the health of and individual. Respondents also often do it.
I live at student’s dorm so I have to do my entire house cleaning, dish washing, ironing the clothes … etc. and usually I take the stairs
Swimming
Specialists consider swimming one of the most useful kinds of physical activities that have the great positive impact on a person. It affects all groups of muscles and promotes the significant improvement of their state. As a result, a person feels fresher and admits the fact that swimming helps to get rid of the feeling of tiredness and stress. However, it demands certain facilities as a person who wants to perform this kind of physical activity will obviously need a pool and some other equipment. Additionally, an individual should also have some free time to be ready to go to the water pool and enjoy swimming. One of the participants of the study said the following about swimming, admitting its unique character:
Swimming. One an hour every day of weekend. In fact that is depend if I have time for that or not
Actually, I perform other activities on the weekend such as swimming for 30 min…. etc.
Yoga
Yoga could be defined as a form of exercise done for meditation and relaxation by few participants. It comes from this definition that the main aim of this very physical activity is to get rid of stress and enjoy the feeling of relaxation. However, it also contributes to the increased flexibility of muscles and improves the state of the health of a person. It becomes especially topical for people who spend the majority of their time in offices. They suffer from the lack of activity yoga becomes a real opportunity to engage in some exercises. One of the respondents asked about the importance and use of yoga says that:
Now my activity level is much lower than before; I walk for 15 minutes in the backyard with my nephew and practice my yoga on random days when I’m not feeling tired (1-2 times a day) for 15 minutes
Soccer or playing football
Football is another popular kind of physical activity that is exercised by people. However, it is not as simple as previous ones as it demands special equipment and place. Thus, it might provide people with the feeling of joy. Being a team game, it demands several people to cooperate and have fun together. For this reason, usually, individuals have an agreement and play this game on weekends. There is a certain evidence that proves the popularity of this kind of physical activity and its specific character. For instance:
I perform other activities on the weekend such as swimming for 30 min., and playing soccer for 2 hours.
Well Q on average, I do walking every day, but on the weekend sometimes I go to play soccer with friends.
Weather
Weather is an important factor the impacts any kind of physical activity performed by an individual. It is obvious that a person who is going to play football, walk, or jog will read the weather forecast to understand whether the conditions are beneficial or not. Additionally, one should realize the fact that sunny days or another pleasant environment might inspire individuals and give them extra motivation. Finally, if the temperature is high, physical activities might be even harmful. For these reasons, the weather is the aspect that should be minded. People also realize this fact and say:
Before sunset is very suitable for me because I can enjoy my time with beautiful sun rays and fair- weather.
Living in here you have to do it at night time when the sun is down, then the heat goes down. Then the temperature goes down.
Timing
The choice of the appropriate time is very important when a person decides to perform a certain kind of physical activity. There are different peculiarities of every individual that predetermine the choice of the period of the day that will guarantee the increased efficiency of the process. Additionally, it could be difficult for a person to find free time and devote it to this process. For this reason, the given category becomes an important aspect of any process that demands some physical efforts.
In the morning is the best time to do physical activity that because my body tends to burn more fat in the mornings because my blood sugar level is low in the morning so it well lead the body to find some other sources to get the energy so the fat start to be converting from the reserves in addition to higher cortisol in the morning which is known to hasten fat burning.
Well I am a mother of 2 kids and a wife of course, so some times no one can take care of my kids.
Benefits and better outcomes of physical activity
One should obviously realize the fact that doing physical activities reduces the risk of heart disease and improve healthier outcomes. People engaged in various kinds of this activity admit numerous benefits that appeared due to the constant exercises. For this reason, their positive effect could hardly be denied as it is evidenced by numerous respondents who admit the alterations that happened to their bodies and feelings. For instance:
Yes there are good benefits from physical activities for me, when I did walking every day I noticed that my weight decreased after one month when I doing this activity even I feel myself so active. Also there are many studies concluded that the physical activity will improve outcomes of many chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases.so I think doing physical activity will improve our health.
Other duties, responsibilities obligations and busy life
The majority of physical activities demand certain time from a person. Yet, respondents admit that it might become a complex task especially when there is a number of other responsibilities and duties that should be performed during a day. Other commitments such as work, family, and other obligations might deprive a person of a chance to perform physical exercises and improve the state of their health. For this reason, it is an important aspect of the given issue which should be minded when performing its analysis.
Well I am a mother of 2 kids and a wife of course, so some times no one can take care of my kids.
I’m usually more willing to work out or move more if I had a good night sleep the night before and if I’m not constrained by deadlines in my studies or family obligations.
Lack of facilities and poor environment of physical activity
The lack of facilities is very often considered another great aspect of the given topic. Some of the respondents admit the fact that the absence of the needed equipment deprives them of an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of performing numerous physical activities and improve the state of their health. Such problems as the absence of a specific gym for women or other facilities create a serious problem. Additionally, very often the price is very high, and people are not able to afford it.
Provide a clean and healthy locations (gym) with low costs to people.
I miss the most here in Makkah city is a good gym. I am living far away from the gym.
Motivation of doing physical activity
According to the investigation, individuals find motivation in different things and people. It might come from family, friends, social media, etc. There is a number of aspects that could condition the appearance of the desire to engage in a certain kind of physical activity. Besides, very often the state of the health does not come first. People might become inspired by the fashionable trend that is promoted by TV or fashion magazines. Respondents also admit that if they do some exercise together, the level of their motivation increases significantly and they could perform various exercises in the more efficient way:
Also, watching magazines, websites, and TV. That provide benefits of physical activity and teach me how to do the proper exercise. My friends who always encourage me to do physical activities.
Taking the time and organize schedule for doing physical activity
Finally, when speaking about physical activity and various aspects that determine its success, it is also vital to mention the degree of the organization and the flexibility of schedule. This aspect correlates to the point of time. As stated above it might be difficult for a person to find free time. However, even if there is a period of the day that could be devoted to different exercises a person might prefer to engage in other activity not to work hard. For this reason, it should be considered another important aspect of the given issue.
Some days it is difficult to find enough time for physical activity.
So yea mainly what prevent me from physical activity? Is to be honest with you myself even if I’m busy all time.
I always need to open a You tube website and choose on video related to dumbbells exercises then follow steps and directions to do in right way.
Conclusion
Altogether, having analyzed the suggested issue, the following data was obtained. There are 12 important aspects that should be minded when speaking of physical activities. These are walking, taking the stairs, swimming, yoga, Soccer or playing football, weather, timing, benefits and better outcome of physical activity, other duties, responsibilities, obligations and busy life, lack of facilities and poor environment of physical activity, motivation of doing physical activity, taking the time and organize schedule for doing physical activity. Besides, these aspects have the great impact on peoples attitude to exercises and their willingness to perform them. According to respondents answers, their motivation, mood, and health depend on these aspects greatly. For this reason, it could be recommended to attract great attention to their investigation and further analysis to be ready to improve peoples attitude to it.