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“Previously I always thought it was just tactical and technique, but every match has become almost mental and physical—I try to push myself to move well. I try to push myself not to get upset and stay positive, and that's what my biggest improvement is over all those years. Under pressure I can see things very clear”.
      
       Roger Federer (Tennis star), Post match press conference after winning Dubai Open 2007


The Australian Sports Association recommends that people get at least half an hour of moderate exercise (such as walking or wheeling your chair) at least five times a week. But at the same time around half of all people worldwide do not get enough exercise. Physical exercise does all of the following:

  • Enhances fitness
  • Increases strength
  • Hones Athletic skills
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Improves symptoms of depression
  • Increases mental health and well being
  • Enhances cognitive ability
  • Decreases obesity
  • Decreases the risk of heart disease
  • Decreases the risk of diabetes type two
  • May decrease the risk of cancer
  • Decreases insomnia
  • Physical therapy can promote strength and healing from injuries.
  • Helpful in some disease management

Beyond the minimum it is up to the individual to gauge themselves and how much exercise they can handle. Below is an incomplete list of the many sports you can try either alone, in a team or competitively. There is definitely something here for everyone able:

Walking
Aerobics
Calisthenics
Hang Gliding
Base Jumping
Paragliding
Archery
Volleyball
Beach volleyball
Basketball
Wheelchair basketball
Netball
Baseball
Cricket
Indoor cricket
Softball
Baton twirling
Skateboarding
Scootering
Sky surfing
Wakeboarding
Bowling
Hiking
Mountaineering
Abseiling
Rock climbing
Bouldering
Cycling
Race biking
Mountain biking
Martial Arts
Boxing
Kickboxing
Wrestling
Swordsmanship
Fencing
Ballet dancing
Ballroom dancing
Flamenco dancing
Jazz dance
Lyrical dance
Modern dance
Salsa dancing
Rock and Roll dancing
Tap dancing
Tango
Horse riding
Football
Soccer
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Kayaking
Rafting
Rowing
Canoeing
Tennis
Squash
Racquetball
Table Tennis
Running
Sailing
Skiing
Sledding
Hockey
Ice hockey
Roller hockey
Street hockey
Lacrosse
Polo
Tag
Swimming
Snorkeling
Surfing
Bodyboarding
Ocean swimming
Water Skiing
Diving
Weightlifting
Athletics
Yoga

It is important to warm up cool down upon commencing and finishing any exercise. Stretching after exercise will prevent muscle soreness. Research shows that you should stretch each muscle of your body for a duration of two and a half minutes continuously. Also, regular massages will loosen tight muscles. You should check with your doctor about your physical fitness before joining in a sport and pace yourself in training.

Ways to live it: Take a brisk walk every morning; Take up a sport; sell your vehicle. Lift weights or, lug your shopping home. However you do it, you can look on sport and exercise as a sure and natural way to increase your joie de vivre and overall health.

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