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// By: Jillian Li //  **There are countless reasons why a good amount of physical activity each day benefits your daily life. The most common one known to people is that it fights obesity. A healthy weight can be achieved by regularly being active alongside a nutritious diet, which includes a variety of foods from the four food groups listed on Canada’s Food Guide. It also allows your body to maintain a certain mood, or to relax, preventing many obstables such as the high levels of stress, fatigue, or depression, seriously affecting your health not only now, but also in the future. Physical activity on a regular basis also has the ability to strengthen many parts of your body. These parts include not only your bones and muscles, but also your heart, which is a very powerful component. By keeping your heart in shape, you will be less likely to experience health problems. For example, scientists have proven that by being fit, the probability of having a heart attack will be decreased. Because children and adolescents continuously grow each day, the amount of physical activity obtained is crucial, as it aids in the development of their mind and body. Though this is essential for people of younger ages, it is also important for those in their adult and senior years. Another reason why physical activity is so vital is that it helps with concentration, which is critical to students who are currently attending school, allowing them to focus in class and their schoolwork. There are a numerous amount of ways to be active, consisting of individual (ex. walking, track and field, swimming) and team (ex. basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee) sports. These examples are a few of the many sports of physical activity which build up many character skills, like self-esteem, teamwork, and trust, and will come in very handy throughout your life. There are many people who realize the importance of exercise, but events in their life stop them from doing so. But whether it is lack of time, cultural backround, or media influences, still participate, as it will benefit you in the long term. With all these facts in mind, physical activity is definitely the first step to living a long and healthy life ! **