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	Exercise and sports are highly recommended as general health stimulating activities especially if they could be combined with a balanced and regulated food intake.
	Natural way of toning up all muscle groups.
	Helps to prevent gaining weight.
	Maintains proper circulation.

                  Energy (calorie) spent in various activities

 

Type of physical activity	Energy spent in an hour
Walking Brisk walking Running Swimming Skipping Cycling Dancing Household chores Gardening Games like kho-kho Table tennis Light exercise of yoga kabaddi Lawn tennis or badminton Heavy exercises	125 to 200 calories 300 to 350 calories 650 to 800 calories 551 to 700 calories 650 to 700 calories 400 to 500 calories 400 to 500 calories 150 to 250 calories 300 to 350 calories 300 to 350 calories 325 to 375 calories 350 to 400 calories 400 to 500 calories 700 to 1000 calorie

   

When energy worth 3500 calories is spent, weight is reduced by one pound.

 Limitations of strenuous exercise

	It may not be possible to exercise all groups of muscles due to lack of time, knowledge, severe obesity and bed ridden patients (e.g. slip disc)
	Requires proper training to effectively exercise all group of muscles.
	Strenuous physical exercise is required if it is to be effective in loosing weight which may not be possible.