For optimal health, current guidelines recommend moving more and sitting less. Most people recognize that physical activity can help with weight management and cardiovascular health, but movement also provides many additional benefits that are often overlooked. Regular physical activity affects nearly every system in the body and plays an important role in maintaining overall well-being throughout life.
One important benefit of regular physical activity is improved balance and coordination. Physical activity helps train communication between the brain, inner ear, eyes, muscles, and joints, improving proprioception— the body’s awareness of position and movement. It also activates the deeper stabilizing muscles responsible…
