There are many health benefits of physical activity, including the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, its positive effects on blood pressure and blood lipids, control of one’s appetite, and an increase in the energy spent on basal metabolism. It has also been proven to help maintain a healthy body weight, reducing the rates of obesity. Physical activity may be beneficial even if factors like genetics are present, and can sometimes be more effective for one’s health than body size, rendering it an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. For example, if food intake is minimal, one may still be prone to obesity due to a lack of exercise. As many studies show, obesity rates, often associated with the increase of physical inactivity, seem to…