Actividades físicas y sus incidencias en el sedentarismo de algunos docentes de la Escuela Isabel La Católica del Cantón Babahoyo, Provincia de Los Ríos, año 2024

Currently, a sedentary lifestyle has become one of the main risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and various metabolic disorders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is defined as a lack of sufficient physical activity, that is, the absence of at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. This sedentary lifestyle has reached alarming levels in many parts of the world, especially in urban societies where daily activities tend to be more related to the use of technology and transportation than to physical activity. Lack of exercise not only affects physical health but also mental health, as various studies show. Research has shown that a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to the onset of anxiety disorders and depression. According to a study by Smith et al. (2018), those who spent more than six hours a day in front of a screen were 30% more likely to develop depressive symptoms compared to those who maintained an adequate level of physical activity. This highlights the importance of incorporating regular physical exercise to improve not only physical fitness but also emotional well-being. (Rodríguez Ayllón, Cadenas-Sánchez, & Estévez López, 2019) On the other hand, physical activity, both moderate and intense, has been proven to offer a series of health benefits. In addition to improving cardiovascular function, regular exercise has positive effects on the musculoskeletal system, flexibility, concentration, and sleep quality. Practicing sports, walking, or even recreational activities can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and prolong life expectancy (Haskell et al., 2007). Furthermore, exercise generates the release of endorphins, neurotransmitters responsible for improving mood and reducing stress. (Rodríguez Ayllón, Cadenas-Sánchez, & Estévez López, 2019)

• Auteur principal: Hurtado Valladolid, Mayra Elizabeth (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Publié: 2025
• Sujets: Actividades físicas; Incidencias; Sedentarismo
• Accès en ligne: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/18669