Body image and physical activity

Many women who want to look their body image, but really aren´t aware of the importance of physical activity. Just want to look a great body in a short time, even some believe that a simple diet or eating less will get a perfect body.

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Some studies have confirmed that athletes have lower percentage of fat and / or lower body mass index (Huddy and Cash, 1997; Waaler, 1998), because through physical activity develop a lean, muscular body and form and therefore closer to the aesthetic (Rodin and Larson, 1992).

Furthermore, according to a study (Camacho, Fernandez & Rodríguez, 2006), confirms that there is a relationship between body image and the type of sport practiced regularly, so are those FITNESS activities that focus to improving physical appearance. While more recreational activities associated with a healthier life style regardless of body image.

On the other hand, physical activity increases the functional capacity, and seeks to overcome adversity and prevent from existence. Also, is linked to the aesthetics of body language, aiming a perception of better self esteem and recognize the fact in his own body the ideal image.

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Therefore, we must give importance to physical activity for body image, but not just to have a good body but also to better our quality of life. Through physical exercise improve physical and psychological level.

In my opinion, we should not only physical exercise to improve our body, there are many benefits it provides physical activity. What are you waiting for?

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Camacho, M.J., Fernández, E., Rodríguez, M. (2006). Imagen corporal y práctica de actividad física en las chicas adolescentes: Incidencia de la modalidad deportiva. Revista Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte. 3 (2), 1-19. http://www.cafyd.com/REVISTA/art1n3a06.pdf. 

Huddy, D.G. & Cash, T.F. (1997). Body-image attitudes among male marathon runners: a controlled comparative study. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 28, 227-236.

Rodin, J y Larson, L. (1992) Social factors and the ideal body shape. En K.D. Brownell, J. Rodin, y J.H.Wilmore, (Eds.) Eating, body, weight and performance in athletes. Disorders of modern society (pp. 146-158). Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.

Waaler, N. (1998). Body image and physical activity. A survey among Norwegian men and women. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 29, 339- 365.Williams, P.A. & Cash, T.F. (2001). Effect of a circuit weight training program on the body images of college students. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 30, 75-82.