The perception of effort measure is very useful as it allows you to gradually increase your activity over time with the greatest chance of progress and success. The intensity of…

Physical activity is any movement of the body that is responsible for an increase in energy expenditure. It is therefore not necessary to be athletic to engage in physical activity.…

Doing nothing, being inactive, are inappropriate behaviours in the context of stress, anxiety and depression. In contrast to what regular physical activity produces, inactivity leads to muscle wasting, increased tiredness,…

In addition to general health benefits, numerous studies have shown that physical activity has particularly interesting effects to combat anxiety and depression: increased self-esteem; improved perception of social image; improved…

being inactive and being sedentary are not the same thing. Inactivity is not doing as much activity as is recommended. Being sedentary corresponds to the time spent sitting or lying…

Working on physical fitness allows for skill development. The essential components of fitness are cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance, strength, flexibility. Beyond the health objective, working on physical fitness allows you…

Please follow the safety guidelines. Stop: if you are out of breath, if you are feeling weak, tired or dizzy, if you feel discomfort, especially chest pain, if you have…

Don't put yourself in unnecessary difficulty. Avoid when you are just starting out and are not trained: exercising in extreme weather conditions (very hot and humid or very cold and…

Increase your chances of success for greater efficiency. Start with short periods of very easy exercise. It's a good idea to initially plan a route you know has spaces to…