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  2. Social influences on fitness behavior - Wikipedia

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    Positive effects of Instagram. Instagram can be a community of people who post their fitness goals to motivate themselves [9] and others. Individuals and personal trainers post weight loss transformations, [9] at home workouts, sports, and lifestyle changes. People post and share their appreciation for the sport and introduce it to people. [10]

  3. Fitness culture - Wikipedia

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    Fitness culture. A man and a woman in a health club. Fitness culture is a sociocultural phenomenon surrounding exercise and physical fitness. It is usually associated with gym culture, as doing physical exercises in locations such as gyms, wellness centres and health clubs is a popular activity. An international survey found that more than 27% ...

  4. Benefits of physical activity - Wikipedia

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    Benefits include improved thinking or cognition for children ages 6-13, short-term reduction of anxiety for adults, and enhanced functional capacity in older adults. [8] Regular physical activity can keep thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp with age. It can also reduce the risk of depression and anxiety and improve sleep.

  5. Physical fitness - Wikipedia

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    Photo shows Rich Froning Jr., four-time winner of "Fittest Man on Earth" title. Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, [1] moderate-vigorous physical exercise, [2 ...

  6. Neurobiological effects of physical exercise - Wikipedia

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    The neurobiological effects of physical exercise involve possible interrelated effects on brain structure, brain function, and cognition. [1][2][3][4] Research in humans has demonstrated that consistent aerobic exercise (e.g., 30 minutes every day) may induce improvements in certain cognitive functions, neuroplasticity and behavioral plasticity ...

  7. Exercise - Wikipedia

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    Cycling is a popular form of exercise. Weight training. Exercise is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. [1] [2] It is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, prevent injuries, hone athletic skills, improve health, [3] or simply for enjoyment.

  8. Sport for social development - Wikipedia

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    Sport refers to the physical activity and development in any individual, health, social and economic benefits. Sport is used as a tool for peace and development. The programs use sport to help children learn lifelong skills as an incentive for the children to improve their scholarship. Sport is used as a tool to reach personal and community goals.

  9. Six-factor model of psychological well-being - Wikipedia

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    The Ryff Scale is based on six factors: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. [1] Higher total scores indicate higher psychological well-being. Following are explanations of each criterion, and an example statement from the Ryff Inventory to measure each criterion.