# Physical Activity

Bodily movement during daily life, work, transport, play, and recreation.

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Last updated: 2026-11-09T19:00:07.595Z
Parent topic: [knowledge](https://givegigs.com/wiki/knowledge)

## Contents
- [Overview](#wiki-section-overview-1)
- [Making movement workable](#wiki-section-access-2)
- [Different needs](#wiki-section-individual-needs-3)

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## Overview

Physical activity includes movement during leisure, transport, work, household tasks, and play. Regular activity can support physical and mental well-being, but a useful plan should fit a person's abilities, health, environment, and preferences. Movement does not have to take place in a gym to count.

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- [public-health](https://givegigs.com/wiki/public-health)
- [sleep](https://givegigs.com/wiki/sleep)
- [health-literacy](https://givegigs.com/wiki/health-literacy)

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## Making movement workable

Walking, wheeling, active travel, dancing, gardening, and adapted sports are examples of ways to move. Short bouts can be easier to fit into daily life, while safe routes, accessible facilities, rest, and social support influence whether activity is possible. Start from current ability and increase gradually when appropriate.

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## Different needs

Age, disability, pregnancy, chronic conditions, pain, and other circumstances affect what movement is suitable. Public guidance describes population-level targets, not a personal prescription. People with health concerns can ask a qualified professional about safe options; programs should provide adaptations and avoid treating a person's capacity as a measure of worth.

## Sources

- [World Health Organization: Physical Activity](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity)

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