Pillar 3

Movement & Vitality

Your body is neither your slave, nor your enemy: it is your partner to take you as far and well as possible. Take care of body; it is the only place you can live in.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines physical activity as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure – includes activities undertaken while working, playing, doing household chores, travelling, and engaging in  recreational activities.” Whenever the intensity level is moderate or stronger, physical activity offer plenty of health benefits.

Unfortunately, our lives have become more sedentary, affecting our body health. Studies found that work-related physical activity and use of active transit have been decreasing while leisure-time physical activity (e.g., fitness and sports) has been increasing. (Global Wellness Institute, 2020)

Did you know?

  • In  wealthier nations, 26% of men and 35% of women show sufficient physical activity levels. However, in developing countries, 12% of men and 24% were not active (World Health Organization, 2020).

 

  • Individuals with insufficient physical activity have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death than those who are. (World Health Organization, 2020).

 

  • Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death globally, responsible for more than 5 million deaths each year. (World Health Organization, 2020).

 

  • The global economic burden of physical inactivity was estimated at $67.5 billion in 2013. (Global Wellness Institute2018)

 

  • The top 5 countries with the highest participation rate for Recreational Physical Activity are Australia, Taiwan, Norway, New Zealand and Iceland. (Global Wellness Institute2018)

 

  • The top 3 countries with the highest rate for fitness participation are Sweden, the United States and Iceland. (Global Wellness Institute2018)

Learn how more Vitality and Movement can improve your life with our blog articles

 

Why is physical activity so important for your health, and what are the recommendations? 

On top of helping your energy balance and body health, being physically active strengthen your bone health and reduces your risk of falls and bone fractures. Activity also reduces the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, non-chronic diseases, and is a powerful depression antidote. Learn more

 

Tips to motivate yourself for physical activity

According to the Good Body, 50% of people who start a workout program quit exercising within the first six months. Here are some tips to help you get on the move! Learn more

Watch videos about Movement & Vitality

Seaside Yoga Class – by Terranea Resort – United States – 32 minutes

Body Zen – Coach Romain – France – 3 minutes

Abordagem Holística de Compostagem Orgânica – by Ecovila Ayrum – Brazil – 3 minutes

Minhoca caseira compostagem orgânica de material reciclável – Ecovila Ayrum – Brazil – 5 minutos

Yoga Break – By Holibreak – Italy – 4 minutes

Yoga with a chair – Rancho La Puerta MEXICO

SUNRISE YIDAKI MEDITATION WITH UNCLE LIONEL LAUCH – PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

SWEAT SESSION AND MEDITATION WITH NAT DICONZA – PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

YIN YOGA, TAOISM AND THE HARMONISING POWER OF JOURNALING WITH JANE HONE – PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

SUNRISE YOGA – TAJ CHIA KUTIR RESORT & SPA, DARJEELING

SLOW FLOW YOGA CLASS WITH YVONNE PERT – PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

THE ART OF QI GONG WITH DAN WOODLEY – PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

FROM SEASIDE YOGA – TERRANEA RESORT

ENERGISE WITH INNERGISE – TAJ WEST END, BENGALURU

MOVE : FULL BODY WEIGHT WORKOUT – WTS International and LifeStart OnDemand

YOGA YIN & YANG – Sasha YogaArt

HATHA YOGA – Alba Wellness Valley

Guasa Therapy Improve Chi and Blood circulation – by AMSPA – Malaysia – 4 minutes

Yoga para niños – by Happy Kids – Mexico – 9 minutos

Stretching Tutorial for Therapists – by LEMI and Jean-Guy de Gabriac – Italy – 4 minutes

INTRODUCCION A LA VIDA CETOGENICA – VENEZUELA

Articles about Movement & Vitality

Temps de lecture : 3 minutes

Tips to motivate yourself for physical activity !

  According to the Good Body, 50% of people who start a workout program quit exercising within the first 6 months. Here are some tips to help you get on the move!   Set SMART goals! Specific, …

Temps de lecture : 3 minutes

Why is physical activity so important for your health and what are the recommendations ?

Why is it so important to be physically active? Obesity, which is linked with physical inactivity, has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975; 39% of adults are now overweight. Physical inactivity and obesity that directly contribute to …

Temps de lecture : 7 minutes

Inspired by UNESCO and IHRSA, World Wellness Weekend Focuses on Inclusion… YOU can too!

World Wellness Weekend is partnering with IHRSA to include more movement, Fitness & Sports into the lifestyle of millions of people in 120 countries on 19-20 Sept 2020. Inspired by Catherine Carty, UNESCO Chair Project Manager “Transforming …