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Physical Activity Mindmap, 3 Social motivators - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Fear of Perceived Ridicule:- Some people may be overweight and may have fear of public exercise because of body insecurities. This fear might keep them from exercising in public.
      - Financial:- People with higher incomes tend to be healthier and live longer than people with low incomes. They are more likely to live in safe neighbourhoods. They have more access to safe spaces for exercise or other activities.
      - Lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family and friends. Some people need more support than others from the people around them.
  - - - In some cultures, family and community responsibilities take precedence over recreational and physical activity
      - In some cultures, clothing requirements can restrict environments in physical activity.
      - Some religious practices and holidays may affect an individuals ability to participate in physical activity. Religion can also affect perceptions of health, illness and death, beliefs about causes of disease and approaches to health promotion.
    - - Cultural Practices:- Some cultures have customs and practices that benefit physical health and wellbeing. Examples of this are Japan, where people stop eating when they are feeling 75% full and generally drink a lot of green tea, resulting in Japan having the highest number of centenarians per head of population in the world.
      - Food:- Western countries food is generally highly processed and high in sugar, resulting in large number of obese people in these countries. In contrast, some poor countries where people cannot afford to overeat will result in them having better overall health.
      - Religion:- Religion can be a barrier in some ways but can also be a motivator. Religion can teach people
  - - - Traffic and/ or availability of public transportation:- Traffic can affect peoples ability to access gyms at certain times and lack of public transportation can also be a barrier to some people.
      - Crime:- Crime can affect peoples ability to exercise in public areas and fear of crime and personal safety may prevent them from doing so.
      - Pollution:- Pollution in cities can be a major barrier to public exercise.
    - - Technology:- Technology can provide extensive resources for teaching people various physical activities.
      - Public Parks and Spaces:- Access to public parks with exercise equipment can be a major motivator to get people to exercise.
      - Gyms and Classes:- Multiple martial arts and dance classes can motivate people to find some physical exercise that they enjoy.
- - - - Reducing High blood pressure (hypertension)
        
        When blood is pumped by the heart around the body, the pressure of the blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels changes.
        
        Your blood pressure changes throughout the day depending on many factors, including your general health and activity levels.
        
        If your blood pressure is consistently high, you may be at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and other medical problems.
        
        You can reduce your chance of having high blood pressure by maintaining a healthy diet, keeping active and avoiding smoking.
      - Reducing Obesity
        
        Obesity is defined as excessive body fat that increases your risk of health problems.
        
        A person with obesity has a body mass index (BMI) over 30, while a person who is overweight has a BMI between 25 and 30.
        
        Most people with obesity and people who are overweight take in more energy from food and drink than they use up with physical activity.
        
        In most cases, a kilojoule-controlled diet and regular physical activity will help you to lose weight and feel healthier.
    - - Increased chance of longer life
        
        Strengthen bones and muscles
        
        Reduced health risk
        
        Reduced risk of heart disease
        
        Reduced risk of cancers
  - - - Good for brain health
        
        The benefits of exercise come directly from its ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the release of growth factors—chemicals in the brain that affect the health of brain cells, the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance and survival of new brain cells. It also boosts your mood by releasing endorphins and serotonin in your brain
      - Reduced risk of depression
        
        Studies show that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication—but without the side-effects, of course. As one example, a recent study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. In addition to relieving depression symptoms, research also shows that maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing.
        Exercise is a powerful depression fighter for several reasons. Most importantly, it promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being.
    - - Improved sleep.
        
        Stress relief
        
        Increased energy
        
        Empowers you to feel more in control
        
        Better endurance
  - - - Improved Social interactions
        
        Regular physical activity can help you feel a sense of accomplishment that raises your self-esteem. Feeling better overall and having an improved body image also helps you feel better about yourself.
        This increased confidence allows you to approach social situations more comfortably and may even improve your social interactions. Improved self-esteem can also make it easier to try new things, which may help you meet new people and expand your social circle.
      - Boosting your memory
        
        Because exercise has benefits for brain health, physical activity can improve your memory. That comes in handy in many areas of your life, including your job, but it can help strengthen your relationships with friends and family too. If you’re active, you’ll be less likely to forget birthdays and anniversaries and won’t be as likely to flake out on plans with loved ones.
    - - Makes you more reliable
        
        Helps find more people like you.
        
        Helps adjust to new surroundings.
        
        Better goal setting.
        
        Reduced risk of colds and flus as a result of boosted immune systems.
- - - - Diabetes
        
        Diabetes mellitus, more commonly known simply as diabetes, refers to a group of diseases that can cause high levels of glucose (a type of sugar) in your blood.
        
        Diabetes happens when your pancreas can’t produce enough of the hormone insulin or your body becomes resistant to it.
        
        Symptoms of diabetes are feeling tired, hungry or excessively thirsty, and passing more urine (wee) than usual.
        
        Common diabetic conditions are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes.
        
        You can manage diabetes by taking medicines to manage your blood glucose levels, adopting a healthy diet and being physically active.
        
        Heart disease or angina
        
        Angina is caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscles of the heart.
        
        Even though the heart is full of blood, this blood is pumped through the body. The muscles of the heart need their own supply of blood. The blood for the heart is carried through the coronary arteries, which sit on the outside of the heart.
        
        If you have coronary artery disease (also known as coronary heart disease), then these arteries have become narrowed by fatty deposits known as plaques. Narrowed arteries can’t carry as much blood as they should.
        
        So, when your heart muscle needs more blood than usual, the reduced blood supply causes angina.
  - - - Anxiety: A sedentary lifestyle can increase anxiety levels, as it can lead to excessive rumination and worry. Physical activity, on the other hand, can help reduce anxiety by promoting relaxation and reducing tension.
        
        Low self-esteem: Sedentary behavior can lead to low self-esteem and a negative self-image. Regular physical activity, on the other hand, can improve self-esteem and confidence.
        In summary, a sedentary lifestyle can have a range of negative effects on mental health, while regular physical activity can have positive effects on mental well-being. It is important to find ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, even if it's just a short walk or stretching session.
  - - - Healthcare:- Healthcare is one of the biggest costs in modern societies and this is exacerbated by obese people and people with sedentary lifestyles. A study published in 2021 found that adult obesity in the U.S. accounted for more than $170 billion in additional annual medical costs
        
        Spread of infectious disease.
        Recent studies have shown that higher volumes of physical activity are associated with a lower incidence of infectious diseases and related mortality. So sedentary lifestyles and the weakened immune systems that go along with them have a negative overall effect on societal health.